What began as an answer to Pope John Paul II’s call for a “New Evangelization” has drawn millions of people into—or back to—the Catholic faith. Join us in celebrating twenty-five years of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.

How do we build the habit of happier living? What does justice truly demand of us? How can we grow in courage in an anxious age? In the latest issue of Evangelization & Culture, dive deep into the four cardinal virtues of the Christian life: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.  Get your copy at institute.wordonfire.org/car….

Henri de Lubac was one of the most influential Catholic thinkers of the 20th century. From June 15–17, join the Word on Fire Institute in collaboration with Ignatius Press for an exclusive 7-session symposium to explore how de Lubac’s work serves as a valuable tool for evangelization, particularly in the face of atheistic humanism: institute.wordonfire.org/hen….

“The nuns in their habits not only embody the asceticism that likely speaks to and draws his heart, but they also embody the love and joy of Christ.” Read Michael Adams’s latest, in which he discusses a powerful moment shared between the Salesian sisters and the San Antonio Spurs’ forward Victor Wembanyama: on.wof.org/49Zk938

The Desert Fathers called it acedia—a heavy sadness, burnout, or feeling stuck.  Andrew Tolkmith reviews “Down Time”—a new novel in which acedia provides the dramatic action—here: on.wof.org/4fNkSbf.

Professor of theology Richard DeClue breaks down Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” here: on.wof.org/4dLRFuR

The Association of Catholic Publishers awarded first-place prizes to “Let Us Pray” (Prayer: General) and “Indispensable” (Resources for Ministry) by Mark Bradford, the Word on Fire Institute’s Fellow for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Everyone on social media is an expert in everything. There’s a name for that. Dr. Richard DeClue explains the Dunning-Kruger effect here: on.wof.org/4xBuQDl

“According to MAID’s most recent statistics from its 2024 data, 16,499 individuals died under the MAID provision.” Mark Bradford explains Canada’s medical assistance in dying protocol and what it means when killing patients becomes the country’s fifth leading cause of death: on.wof.org/3RLNtUx

“Created equal” has little to do with equal outcomes.  @Prof_Kaczor explains what it actually means—and why it matters: on.wof.org/4arBj9C

“I die the King’s good servant, and God’s first.” The final months of Thomas More’s life were marked not only by suffering but by bravery and extraordinary spiritual insight. From his prison cell in the Tower of London, More composed letters and prayers filled with wisdom on virtue, duty, conscience, and the mystery of death itself. “The Last Riddle” by Hillsdale College professor Stephen Smith invites readers into the final writings of one of the Church’s greatest witnesses and uncovers the enduring lessons hidden within them. Get 20% off your copy of this must-read book at wof.org/last-riddle.

What a pleasure to wake up this morning and crack into a beautiful edition of this haunting and intriguing novel by the new imprint at @WordOnFire, Luminor. Really looking forward to reading more over the long weekend. These guys get it: if you want to draw in souls, make good things beautifully. Strongly recommend taking a look at their catalogue. wordonfire.org/luminor/

How did a young agnostic wracked with doubt and contemplating suicide become one of the greatest Catholic philosophers of the twentieth century?  Therese Cory and Christopher Enabnit of the University of Notre Dame discuss the life, impact, and continuing relevance of Jacques Maritain in The Evangelization & Culture Podcast. Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=ByE3M7M3…

Word on Fire CEO Fr. Steve Grunow recently joined Jeremy Boreing for an episode of The Jeremy Boreing Show.  Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/cn0r4RGRNbo?si=J-rA…

Lord, hear our prayer.

Written from the Tower of London as he awaited execution, Thomas More’s final letters—compiled in “The Last Riddle”—reveal profound wisdom on conscience, courage, friendship, and faithfulness under pressure.  Get 20% off your copy of this must-read book at wof.org/last-riddle.

Our world is fleeing incarnation through virtual reality, disembodiment, and simulation.  Ross McCullough’s “The Body of This Death”—a response to this flight—is reviewed by Fr. Robert Imbelli here: thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/…