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By  Alessandra Harris | U.S. Catholic

Last April, my husband and I visited a prison in Globe, Arizona—a powerful experience that brought to life everything I had been working toward and learning about for years. I’d spent countless hours corresponding with incarcerated pen pals, exploring the complexities of incarceration in my writing, and delving into courses on restorative justice and trauma. Still, I didn’t know what to expect as we walked into the event space, where 65 incarcerated men stood in two long lines, forming a tunnel with raised arms to welcome us. As we ran through, the men cheered, high-fived us, and smiled warmly. My apprehension soon disappeared, and I was able to enjoy a full day of connecting with these men, learning about their life stories, and realizing I had far more in common with them than I would have otherwise imagined.

Leaning into the sacraments, making a pilgrimage, and seeking indulgences can change your spiritual life in the 2025 Jubilee Year!

After the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, a local priest made his way to the scene “to be present” with the grieving families.

Father Frederick Edlefsen, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Arlington, Virginia, shared about how he was able to be present to the families that night in an interview with Colm Flynn on “EWTN News Nightly.”