The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus might say if He left you a message today? Would it be a call to trust, a whisper of peace, or a bold reminder of your purpose? This week’s edition of Holy Highlights is your divine check-in—from Scripture that stirs the soul to stories that strengthen your faith.

 

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In Christ,
The Holy Highlights Team
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Pope Leo XIV used the feast of Corpus Christi to deliver a pointed message about spiritual emptiness in today’s culture. Amid a world distracted by endless scrolling, self-help trends, and superficial pleasures, he argued that people’s deepest hunger goes unsatisfied. The Pope stressed that fulfillment doesn’t come from modern comforts or productivity hacks but from Jesus himself, present in the Eucharist—a real, living source of spiritual nourishment, not just a powerful symbol. Rejecting the idea that faith can be reduced to metaphor or ritual, he led a public Eucharistic procession through Rome to make a bold statement about Catholic belief in the Real Presence. In a society often indifferent—or even hostile—to overt religious displays, his procession served as an open call for people to recognize and respond to their spiritual hunger. Pope Leo challenged listeners to stop settling for lesser substitutes and rediscover the profound sustenance faith offers.

At 34, Brittany Lenz found herself single not by preference, but by a culture that seemed to leave faith-filled Catholics behind in the modern dating scene. Tired of suggestions to compromise or just “settle,” she refused to give up on her values while seeking genuine love. As dating apps and casual relationships felt out of step with her beliefs, Brittany noticed that few resources actually helped Catholics connect meaningfully. She decided to change that. Brittany launched Matchmakers in the Vineyard, a grassroots network uniting like-minded singles through in-person events and personalized matchmaking. While plenty of Catholic women attended, the search for equally committed, single Catholic men proved more daunting. Still, marriages began to bloom from her efforts. Though Brittany remains single herself, her mission is thriving. She urges the Church and singles alike to get real about love—because even the faithful need help finding the right introduction.

The University of San Diego, a Catholic institution, recently permitted an LGBTQ+ drag Mass on campus, sparking controversy among Catholic leaders. Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, spoke out strongly against the event, condemning it as a blatant disregard for the Church’s sacred traditions. He argued that turning the Mass—a central aspect of Catholic worship—into a spectacle undermines its spiritual significance. Bishop Conley asserted that inclusivity should not come at the expense of tradition or doctrine, and warned against repurposing Catholic liturgy as a stage for personal or political expression. His response stood out in contrast to those Church leaders who opt for more conciliatory or silent approaches to contentious social issues. The incident has reignited debate within the Catholic community about the limits of adaptation in the name of inclusion, with Bishop Conley urging a return to reverence and fidelity to the faith’s core principles.

The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity.