Prayer

10 Reasons to Fast This Lent

Amy Ekeh February 25, 2019

Fasting with purpose can give new meaning to Lent and increase your Easter joy.

40 Days in the Desert: A Lenten Meditation

Jim Van Vurst, OFM February 21, 2019

Some years ago I heard a psychologist give a talk in which he shared this insight: A love relationship is a relationship of trust.

The Origins of the Rosary

Edward Sri January 14, 2019

The Mysteries of Light seem to be not only a most fitting development of the rosary, but also a providential one for our age and one that is likely to stand the test of time. The Poor Man’s Breviary

Prayers to Saint Anthony of Padua

Jack Wintz, OFM January 11, 2019

It is a venerable Christian tradition to turn in prayer to Anthony of Padua—and to other saintly men and women already enjoying the glorious presence of God.

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Christopher Heffron October 24, 2018

As the new year draws closer, let us be a light in the darkness for others.

Sisterhood of Saints: Bernadette Soubirous

Melanie Rigney October 22, 2018

We all know the story of how Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, a simple girl of fourteen, at Lourdes. But what sometimes gets lost in the story is Bernadette’s strong faith. Her statements were challenged over and over again by ...