Never Give Up

An ordinary man engages the circumstances of daily life, seeking to draw closer to the Mystery who gives meaning to everything.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

“No One is Excluded…”

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The African Journey of Pope Leo XIV has concluded, and he has returned to Rome. This is taken from the @pontifex Instagram account, April 23...
Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Courage, Endurance, and Humility of Pope Francis

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One year ago this week, on the morning of Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, our beloved Pope Francis was called home to the God he served so we...
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Rhododendron 2026 Survives and Thrives!

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It was a rough winter for the Rhododendron in Virginia, with their year-round green leaves taking a beating from all the frost, cold, and wi...
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Paul VI: Peace Requires "A New Way of Thinking About Man"

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When Pope Paul VI addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations on October 4, 1965, the memory of the cataclysm of World War II was ...
Sunday, April 19, 2026

"Jesus is Always With Us"

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Posted on @pontifex Instagram yesterday, from Cameroon. Jesus is our only hope.
Saturday, April 18, 2026

“A Sustainable Path Rich in Human Fraternity”

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The African nation of Cameroon has endured civil war in its westernmost regions since 2017. Pope Leo visited the area as part of his pastora...
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

More Colors of Spring

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Here are some more "colors of spring."
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

War and Peace: The President and the Pope

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I don't wish to reproduce in any form the long insulting rant against Pope Leo XIV that the President of my country posted on Sunday on ...
Sunday, April 12, 2026

Have Mercy on Us and on the Whole World

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The Octave of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday. The Mercy of God is inexhaustible. His mercy is infinitely greater than all my sins - all the ...
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Pope Leo’s Worldwide “Prayer Vigil for Peace”

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On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Pope Leo and the people of Rome assembled at Saint Peter’s Basilica to pray the Rosary for peace. Vatican media...
Friday, April 10, 2026

Celebrating Easter With Christina Grimmie

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This Friday of Easter Week moves me to recall the late Christina Grimmie. In two months we will mark the 10th anniversary of her tragic pass...
Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Risen Jesus and the World’s Problems

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The turbulence in world events this Easter Week is not without historical precedent. The violence and covetousness of persons, communities, ...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The Colors of Spring

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Here are some photograph-based digital artworks expressing the colors and freshness of the spring 2026 season in the beautiful Shenandoah Va...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

"A Whole Civilization Will Die"? This is Madness!

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Easter Tuesday. "Today as we all know there was this threat against all the people of Iran. This is truly unacceptable" (Pope Leo...
Sunday, April 5, 2026

Happy Easter 2026!

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Christ is Risen, Alleluia! He is Truly Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! Happy Easter 2026.
Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Great Mystery of Holy Saturday

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Holy Saturday has been the subject of profound theological speculation since the last century, as Christians pondered the terrible anguish o...
Friday, April 3, 2026

Love Does Not End With Death (Good Friday 2026)

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My Dad passed away seven years ago today. Here is a picture of that "original Virginia Janaros" family from about 40 years ago, wh...
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John Janaro
John Janaro is Associate Professor Emeritus of Theology at Christendom College. He is a Catholic theologian, and a writer, researcher, and lecturer on issues in religion and culture. His most recent book is NEVER GIVE UP: MY LIFE AND GOD'S MERCY. He is married to Eileen Janaro and they are parents of five, all of whom were kids when this blog began in 2011. Some of them have grown up since then.
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