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When asked once how important prayer is in our daily lives, Pope Francis’ message was short but emphatic: “How powerful it is! May we never lose the courage to say, ‘Lord, give us your peace.’ “
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When asked once how important prayer is in our daily lives, Pope Francis’ message was short but emphatic: “How powerful it is! May we never lose the courage to say, ‘Lord, give us your peace.’ “

I’ve come to believe that Lent is not about doing. It’s about not doing. It’s not about trying, but letting ourselves take that ramble through the desert. Prayer is the backbone of Lent.

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Piece of a Woman, and Minari.

No more documents. No more commissions. Deacon Art Miller says what the Church needs to do to confront racism is to act.

The addressees of this letter were Jewish converts to Christianity. Because of what they have had to endure, they find themselves homesick for their ancient Jewish religion and its practices.

Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. This virtue filled St. Francis in a more copious abundance, so that nothing should be wanting to a man adorned with so many gifts.

Christ remains our high priest. He has forgiven our sins and offers us eternal life. Like the early Christians, we are called to maintain contact with Jesus.

February is Black History Month in the United States. As such, it’s a great time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the Catholic Church.

One of my greatest joys as a priest during Lent is to be an instrument of God’s mercy to people in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

This week’s Gospel recalls Jesus’ encounter with an unclean spirit in Capernaum.