Reconciliation is one of the sacraments of healing – to restore grace broken by sin.

Deacons, priests, and bishops all belong to an unbroken line of apostolic succession that Christ himself ordained to lead his Church.

I am grateful that you asked this question. In fact, I’ve been pondering this for a number of years now: What do we “do” with “famous Catholics”?

The sacrament of confirmation helps Christians prepare to take on the role of a disciple of Christ.

Christ healed the ill and infirm and charged his Church to do the same.

During his lifetime, Anthony encouraged the faithful to commit to 40 hours of continuous prayer before the Eucharist.

Prayer is a gift of God’s grace to us. It is not something we merit. Consequently, prayer calls for our response.

Clotilde was a Christian princess, born in the fifth century, who hailed from Burgundy, France; she married Clovis, chief of the pagan warrior Franks.

Contemplative prayer is first and foremost a gift, a grace. Consequently, we must receive it in humility and a poverty of spirit.

Ordinary time helps us appreciate and value extraordinary moments, and it’s no different in our lives as liturgical Catholics.

We can turn to Scripture, especially Jesus’ words and actions, for practical guidance.

Fear, whether within us or announced to others, always runs contrary to God’s word. As love increases, fear diminishes and vice versa.

Get started with a prayer routine.

Christian meditative prayer differs from many of the Eastern meditation practices which seek to empty the mind.

Let’s get to the heart of your question. There can be a real difference between an excuse and a genuine reason.

Meditating on the Magnificat

Can you imagine the disciples’ emotions as they watched Jesus ascend into heaven?

Feast: May 21

St. Catherine of Siena, whose feast we celebrate this month, is one of four women recognized as a Doctor of the Church.

Ultimately, these outward symbols teach us about more important interior, spiritual realities.

Margaret of Castello is a model not only for undying faith in the Lord, but also that all life has value.

The most profound claim of Christianity is that Jesus died, was sealed in a grave and three days later, was no longer there.

We are so caught up in the need to move on to the next thing that we have lost the ability to pause.

One of the three major expressions of prayer offered to us by our Catholic Tradition is vocal prayer.

Let us take time to reflect on just one passage from the Confessions, as Augustine looked back on his earlier life.