Assuring a Person’s Salvation

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 17, 2025

Two readers asked the same basic question about final repentance and salvation.

Baptized in God’s Love

Stephen Copeland October 16, 2025

In the morning, afternoon, and evening today, enter into stillness and be reminded that God dwells within you and animates you through the mystery of the Holy Spirit.

hands folded in prayer while holding a rosary

The Rosary Changes Us

Shannon K. Evans October 16, 2025

The rosary is an invitation for the Spirit to introduce new awareness of God’s presence.

Can We Ever Take the Bible Literally?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 16, 2025

When are we to take Scripture literally and when should we not?

Angels in a cemetery | Photo by Tomas Trajan on Unsplash

How Much Do We Know About Angels?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 16, 2025

I am very interested in angels but haven’t been able to find information about how many categories there are.

Woman in a field | Photo by Jasmin Ne on Unsplash

Wise Words from Teresa of Avila

Patricia Morrison October 15, 2025

Perhaps Saint Teresa of Avila’s greatest gift to busy people is the truth that ordinary life and holiness are not in conflict.

Navigating Distress and Regret

Herman Sutter October 15, 2025

How many times do we find ourselves haunted by a mistake or a poor choice, wincing at the sting of regret?

A tapestry depicting St. Carlo Acutis hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Mass for his canonization at the Vatican Sept. 7, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Monastery where Carlo Acutis received first Communion in ruins after fire

OSV News October 15, 2025

A 17th-century monastery in northern Italy where recently canonized St. Carlo Acutis received his first Communion was in ruins after a massive fire ravaged the historic building.