Ronald Rolheiser

2 days ago | irishcatholic.com | Ronald Rolheiser

It is better for you that I go away It is better for you that I go away” These are some of Jesus’ parting words on the night before he died. How can it be better for us when someone we love deeply goes away? That would make sense only if the relationship is dysfunctional or abusive. But how can that be true in…

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Ronald Rolheiser |Mike Aquilina |Greg Erlandson |Heather King

We have a pope: Leo XIV begins his mission Vol. 10 | No. 11 | May 30, 2025 On the cover: On May 8, the world was introduced to the Catholic Church’s new pope: 69-year-old U.S.-born Augustinian missionary Robert Francis Prevost. Since then, the story of his life — from his humble roots in suburban Chicago, to his years as a missionary in Peru — has prompted plenty of fascination.

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Ronald Rolheiser |Mike Cisneros |Robert Brennan

A Benedictine monk shared this story with me. During his early years in religious life, he had been resentful because he was required to ask permission from his abbott if he wanted anything: “I thought it was silly, me, a grown man, an adult, having to ask a superior if I wanted a new shirt.

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Robert Brennan |Mike Cisneros |Ronald Rolheiser |Ad rem

I thought I was a top-of-the-line cinephile, especially when it came to films of the distant past. But a friend of mine taught me I had more to learn. The film my friend insisted I watch may be almost 100 years old, but its story is timeless. Since it is May, and the film’s “star” will be celebrating her feast day at the end of the month, it’s time to pay my friend’s recommendation forward.

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Mike Cisneros |Robert Brennan |Ronald Rolheiser

On May 31, Archbishop José H. Gomez will ordain eight new priests for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. In the days leading up to their ordination, we’ll be introducing them all. Age: 49Hometown: Manila, PhilippinesHome parish: St. Madeleine Church, PomonaParish assignment: Beatitudes of Our Lord Church, La Mirada***Sometimes Catholics, especially in the United States, might take their faith for granted. Allan Carodan is not one of them.