As Leo faces treatment, give him all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially fortitude.
Prayer
Posted inVatican Dispatch
Pope Leo marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death with calls for prayer and peace
“St. Francis repaired the church by virtue of his faith in the Lord Jesus, healing the rifts of discord through the witness of fraternal love.”
Posted inNews
Pope Leo offers prayers for victims of Colombia earthquake
Pope Leo XIV said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction following a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, leaving more than 100 dead and dozens of collapsed buildings.
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Pope Leo encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
The Liturgy of the Hours is the church’s official daily prayer, consisting of psalms, Scripture readings, hymns and prayers recited at designated times throughout the day. Pope Leo said the tradition of prayer is “no longer passed on” even in many Christian families, even though prayer is a “fundamental dimension of our humanity.”
Posted inFaith in Focus
What a Buffalo priest and the basilica he built taught me about prayer
For 100 years now, Our Lady of Victory Basilica has been a landmark of the Western New York region and a pilgrimage site for tens of thousands of people every year.
Posted inFaith in Focus
Five ways to pray as a family this summer
It’s easier than you think to cultivate a habit of prayer in the busiest of seasons, for yourself and for your children.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes
Venezuelan government officials reported June 28 that the death toll reached 1,450 and thousands more were injured.
Posted inFaith in Focus
Linwood’s Last Hurrah: A beloved retreat house closes its doors
For a place known for its peace and quiet, Linwood was busy with plenty of conversation and action.
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What becoming a father taught me about God
My daughter’s birth taught me more about creation and love than the words “ex nihilo” ever did.
Posted inThe Good Word
Only silent prayer can cast out fear—so why are we afraid of it?
Our terrors come at us one by one when we pray without words, and none is greater than the fear that no one is there with us in the silence.