Prayers for the faithful departed are not just for All Souls’ Day or the month of November. The Sacred Scriptures (2 Maccabees 12:45) and the Church (CCC 958) remind Catholics of the importance of ...

Sixty-seven people unexpectedly lost their lives late Wednesday, when an American Airlines regional jet from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington’s Ronald ...

The church is called to pray. As disciples, we are called to have a personal life of prayer. As the body of believers – the church – we are called together to have a communal life of prayer. The two ...

Jewish liturgy can feel archaic or demanding, but its oldest words still have something to say to our most contemporary struggles, writes the host of the “Thoughts and Prayers” podcast. Several years ...

You can find today’s readings here. A few weeks ago, while attending a local Spanish-language Mass, I found myself uncharacteristically irritated. Don’t get me wrong, there wasn’t anything wrong with ...

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor performs on stage during the Positivus music festival in Salacgriva, Latvia, July 18, 2009. The July 26, 2023, death of the acclaimed 56-year-old singer and songwriter has ...

This week, America commemorates the National Day of Prayer. Do you ever wonder why you should pray for America? Have you asked yourself how your prayers can possibly make any difference if God is ...

There is no better teacher or witness to prayer than Jesus Christ. This point is emphasized throughout the written gospels. The evangelists want to reveal to us that the Lord was a man of deep prayer ...

In today’s fast-paced world, relationships can often take a backseat to daily responsibilities and stressors. As couples navigate the complexities of life together, it’s not uncommon for the initial ...