The greatest act of reverence we can give to the Scriptures is to prayerfully read them.
Prayer
3 prayer tips that will improve your life—whether you’re a person of faith or not
Each of these practices can be done in two to five minutes and require no religious background. And I promise that over time, they really can improve your life.
Sin can never cancel out your baptism
Your sins cannot cancel the identity you were given in your baptism. But it is possible to forget who you are.
Resolving to pray more in the New Year? Here are 5 tips for following through.
A hint from Father James Martin: Start with just 15 minutes a day.
Look back on the past year. Where was the Holy Spirit at work?
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
Fulfilling one’s calling can be a difficult task.
Jan. 30, The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The readings today remind us to be realistic about the challenges of the world.
Drawing inspiration and insight from Scripture
Jan. 23, The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: In today’s Gospel, we witness Jesus reading Scripture, relating it to his own experience and context, and using it to proclaim his purpose in the world.
Jesus revealed himself to the world through miracles
Jan. 16, The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ miracle reminds us that even if we are not directly impacted or even responsible, if we can help, we should help people in need.
What does Jesus’ baptism mean for our own?
Jan. 9, The Baptism of the Lord: Today we are reminded of the implications of our own baptism as a sacrament that orients us toward mission and service to others following the model of Jesus.
The journey of the magi is long and risky, but it ends with joy
Jan. 2, The Feast of the Epiphany: The traditions of the Epiphany invite us to think about how we can find our way to Christ throughout the year.
