What happens if (when!) extraterrestrial life is discovered?

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Sebastian Gomes

(CNS Photo: A rare full moon glows over Vatican City on Christmas Eve, 2015) Another marvellous cosmic discovery was made this week: seven earth-sized planets orbiting a red dwarf star just under 40 million light years away. Nasa’s discovery strengthened the popular hypothesis that other “earths,” that is, distant planets able to sustain life, most […]

Pope Francis’ commission to study the Roman Missal & the Bishop he chose to lead it

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Sebastian Gomes

Catholics who remember the paradigm shift that took place at Vatican II often point to the transformation of the liturgy as its most concrete expression. That’s understandable. As Catholics, the Mass is the most frequented celebration in the life of the community. Even if you didn’t follow the theological developments at the Council, you couldn’t escape the […]

Lunchbox Conversations: Sebastian Gomes on New Season of Connect5!

Friday, September 16, 2016

Vivian Cabrera

As Canada’s only Catholic Television Network that broadcasts across the nation 24 hours a day seven days a week in four languages, we run a fairly tight operation. With 30 or so full time employees, everyone is constantly doing one thing or another. But when it comes to lunch time, there is no messing around. […]

Connect5: Jim Wallis on why social justice is integral to the Christian life

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Jim Wallis, social activist, author and one of America’s most influential Christian voices discusses social justice and the Christian life. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something relevant that […]

Connect5: Fr. Brendan Collins on what “equality” means today

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Salt + Light Media

A priest of the Diocese of Derry, Ireland reflects on our contemporary understanding of “equality” and the resulting social consequences. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something relevant that will […]

Connect5: Bernie Sanders on American politics and Pope Francis

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders discusses whether or not fundamental change in the American political system is really possible. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something relevant that will broaden your […]

The Funniness of Faith

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Immediately following the conclusion of Pope Francis’ whirlwind visit to Mexico this week, I switched over to CNN to get caught up on the US presidential race. As troublesome as it can be to watch things like last night’s GOP Town Hall from Greenville, South Carolina, I stuck it out, and near the end of […]

Connect5: John Mulderig on bringing a Christian perspective to films

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Salt + Light Media

CNS media reviewer and film critic John Mulderig discusses the importance of a “Catholic” review and why no film should be off limits. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something […]

Connect5: Pierluigi Molla, on his mother, St. Gianna

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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Pierluigi Molla, son of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, shares memories of his mother and the lessons Catholics can learn from her life. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something relevant […]

Connect5: Michael O’Loughlin on the appointment of Chicago’s new Archbishop and “The Tweetable Pope”

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Salt + Light Media

A rising star in Catholic journalism, Michael O’Loughlin reflects on the Pope’s shocking appointment of Chicago’s Archbishop Blase Cupich. Purchase your copy of Michael’s new book The Tweetable Pope on our online store today! How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your […]