These two ways, of Christ and Patanjali, have helped me be more at peace and be kinder to myself.
Prayer
Sad, tired and angry: A prayer in the face of gun violence
I am sad over the loss of life, tired of excuses for the loss of life, and angry that we are paralyzed by the loss of life.
Pope Francis: Pray to archangels for protection from devil
The archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael help encourage and accompany Christians on life’s journey and defend them from the devil, Pope Francis said.
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.
Sister Simone Campbell: The dangers of becoming a “celebrity nun”
Is my hunger for publicity closing the door to a contemplative life?
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 […]
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.
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.
Forgive and Be Forgiven
We who trust in God’s grace will discover no limits to our own mercy.
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.
