Prayer

I used to think the Bible was boring. Then, one Sunday Mass changed everything.

Discover the story behind this beloved Catholic devotion

The Rosary is one of the more familiar devotionals associated with the Catholic faith. It sets forth the entire life of Christ and the unwavering devotion of his holy mother Mary. The word rosary comes from the Latin word rosarium,…

"Can I lead?” This is the question I hear from my children almost every time we pray the Angelus as a family. In the last few years it has become a very important devotion for us. It unites us and refocuses our attention on the true center…

Although the Rosary is an extremely popular prayer, many individuals struggle with it. Even those devoted to Mary sometimes find it to be a challenging and frustrating devotion. Is it possible to overcome the dryness and distractions often…

Ah, summertime, and the living is easy. Vacation. A few days at the beach. An afternoon picnic in the park. And … Prayers for the suffering souls in purgatory? Absolutely! No week or two off for them. Purgatory is never a day at the beach.…

When faced with a hopeless situation, people will respond in a variety of ways. Some will be overcome with panic, some will turn to food or alcohol, and some will just “get busy.” For the most part, responding in any of these ways will not…

by John J. Boucher Once, while setting up for a workshop about “adult children,” three parents approached me. Maria lamented, “I brought my kids to Mass every week, but only one out of three is now willing to go to church.” Frank added, “My…

My mother always said, “Just think about the mysteries”

I don’t know about you, but, with family, work, kids, schedules, and life, in general, I sometimes find it difficult to squeeze time in for prayer. I never seem to have enough hours in the day to make it to Adoration every week, or even…