The Catholic Underground guys recently got me plugged into their Mogulus-powered Catholic Underground online “TV” station. I highly suggest tuning in.

Also, the Catholic World News reports from the UN: The non-binding resolution calling for a moratorium on the death penalty was passed in a recorded vote with 99 countries for, 52 against and 33 abstentions.

Maltese Seminarian Robert Galea is coming out with a new album that’s sure to be superb music. Pre-orders will start soon.

Today during prayer, I popped Rob’s current album, Closer, into my CD player after I felt a tug from something outside myself to do so. Sitting on my bed listening to that music, my soul truly encountered God and His freeing love. It was an experience that brought me to tears. Rob is an immense blessing to our Church as a musician and, God-willing, a future priest. Pray for him and his efforts.

Listen to him speak to Youth 4 Jesus on the fear of God here (right-click and Save Target As).