Prayer

Father Kevin Regan of the Archdiocese of Washington demonstrates the granting of absolution that occurs during the sacrament of reconciliation. The priest, acting in the person of Christ, can absolve a person of their sins with their contrition, confession and penance. (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) (Feb. 5, 2013) See LENT-CONFESSION Jan. 30, 2013. Editors: Photo was taken for the purpose of illustration and not during an actual confession.

Lent and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Jim Van Vurst, OFM March 4, 2022

Now that we are in the midst of the Lenten season, parishes will be offering several opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

COVID-19 and Our Lenten Challenge

Christopher Heffron February 28, 2022

By now it’s a cliché (it’s even become a trendy tattoo), but to “let go and let God” might be the best advice of all for us to follow.

What Ramadan Taught Me about Lent

Joe McHugh February 25, 2022

An Islamic tradition sheds light on our own season of repentance.

Notes from a Friar: St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix

Roch Niemier, OFM February 24, 2022

I have often reflected on this prayer, which—as Franciscan scholars attest—is indeed a prayer composed by St. Francis himself. And each time I pray it, I am more and more convinced that it reveals the authentic heart of St. Francis.

7 Easy Tips for Personal Prayer

Ronald Rolheiser, OMI February 10, 2022

How do we move beyond our busyness and listen to God’s voice?

Man looking at the sun | Photo by Zac Durant on Unsplash

Glory to You, O Lord

Jeremy Harrington, OFM January 25, 2022

Christ shared his glory with his disciples. He breathed upon them and sent his Holy Spirit upon them for the forgiveness of sins. He does the same for us today.