Apr 16, 2014 | culture, faith, politics
by Patrick Novecosky If there’s one thing that Lent has reminded me of, it’s that we’re at war. We’re in the thick of a battle for souls, and our eternal destination is one of two places. Scripture and Church teaching are clear that heaven and hell are real —...
Nov 29, 2013 | culture, faith
While there are many Christmas movies to choose from during the holidays, there are a rare few that actually have something to do with the true meaning of Christmas — the incarnation of the Word Made Flesh, Jesus Christ. Based on a Max Lucado book by the same name,...
Nov 22, 2013 | culture, faith
NOVEMBER 22, 2013 — Bob Newhart didn’t need another award. The 84-year-old actor and comedian has enough trophies to fill a warehouse. But when he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy earlier this year, nobody thought he would win — including Newhart himself. “It...
Sep 16, 2013 | culture, faith, politics
by Patrick Novecosky The world has been on edge for more than a month over the civil war in Syria, and whether or not the U.S. should intervene militarily after the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime on Aug. 21. Pope Francis called for a day of...
Aug 16, 2013 | culture, faith
AUGUST 16, 2013 — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog and editor-in-chief of Legatus magazine, was a guest on Iowa Catholic Radio in Des Moines, Iowa, this morning. He appeared on the Iowa Catholic Radio Morning Show with Jeanne Wells, Mark Amadeo, and Jon...
Jul 23, 2013 | culture, faith
In early June, blog editor Patrick Novecosky traveled to Birmingham, Ala., and visited the set of MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, an upcoming film starring Patricia Heaton, Trace Adkins, Sean Astin and Sarah Drew. Novecosky says, “It was a thrill to hang out with the...
