Wishing a joyous Tu Bishvat to all – a celebration of growth, renewal, and the flourishing of the Jewish people. With prayers ...

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us ... Mother who did bear along forgotten roads the fruit of thy womb, Pray for us. Who did find no other shelter for thy Son and our God than a wild cave ...

39 1238 The baptismal water is consecrated by a prayer of epiclesis (either ... the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 1279 The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes ...

In his message, the Holy Father decried how obsession with efficiency, materialism, ambition, and self-centeredness has ...

The Vatican decided to restore the ancient practice of permanent deacons after the Second Vatican Council in 1967 but ...

When the subject of prayer comes up in conversation, or people gather together to pray, the most common approach is to use ...

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) approved a new Filipino version of the "Hail Mary" prayer, providing an alternative to the ...

Cuddles and Mittens sit side-by-side in morning’s sunshine of the kitchen door-wall. They face the backyard and birdwatch, wag their tails slowly. Seven years old, my cats have enough experience to ...

Time alone with our Lord is essential to intimacy with him. In addition to daily connection, periodic spiritual retreats can deepen one’s relationship with him tremendously. Most parishes offer Advent ...

The widening divide between casual Christianity and committed discipleship presents both our greatest challenge and our most ...

The timing of suhoor, the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan, is essential for fasting Muslims – this guide includes suggestions ...

Catholic news organization, comprised of television, radio, print and digital media outlets, dedicated to reporting the ...