The archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael help encourage and accompany Christians on life’s journey and defend them from the devil, Pope Francis said.
Prayer
Posted inFaith, News
In Puebla, Mexico, where churches don’t stand after an earthquake, people still pray
In the aftermath of the Sept. 19 earthquake, nearly every colorful and picturesque church is fractured and security perimeters make sure congregants cannot access them. Residents fear more might still tumble.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Sister Simone Campbell: The dangers of becoming a “celebrity nun”
Is my hunger for publicity closing the door to a contemplative life?
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying. I know I have (and am). You’ve tried the rosary. You’ve given the Examen a shot. You even dragged yourself to adoration. Why isn’t God answering?! Especially in this long slog between Pentecost and Advent, it’s easy […]
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Father James Martin: The right way to pray is whatever works best for you.
Chances are if you’re Catholic you’ve said it, or at least thought it: I am terrible at praying.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis: Jesus made Peter and his successors, the bishops of Rome, the center of communion in the church
His words would appear to be a gentle but firm reminder especially to the minority of Catholics who are challenging his authority.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Forgive and Be Forgiven
We who trust in God’s grace will discover no limits to our own mercy.
Posted inFaith, The Word
The Power of the Church at Work
God is at work enabling the church to reconcile the estranged, to restore ties of affection among people and to pray for the realization of God’s dreams.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Saying grace with a tortured prisoner
I wondered if it is because he sees the unseen that his prayer was slower, perhaps more sincere than mine.
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The day my kids convinced me to pray for President Trump
The president had become a staple of our family dinner conversations. Then something clicked.