Prayer

The U.S. Bishops invite the faithful to fast and pray the Rosary on Friday, May 13, (memorial of Our Lady of Fatima), in the midst of tensions related to the leaked draft opinion of the Supreme Court. Part of the USCCB’s statement from May…

The rosary, an icon of Catholic identity, rattling around in millions of Catholic drawers, purses, and pockets—not to mention dangling from Catholic rearview mirrors. It’s one of the most popular devotions acclaimed by popes and saints. Bl.…

When the weather starts to turn warmer, a great event typically takes place in my house — spring cleaning. With the windows wide open to let the fresh air blow through the house, I clean, scrub, organize, donate, and simplify my home where…

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

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,…

What happens when we pray for a sick person to recover, and they don't? Every Saturday it was the same. We’d pile into the car, my mom and dad, my brother and sister and I, and off we’d go to visit my grandmother. I was 9, and the visits,…

Explore the origin and meaning of this popular sacramental

With praying, it's especially important to take things one step at a time

How to set a firm foundation for a deeper relationship with God

Have you ever uncovered an amazing story behind a devotion you grew up with, one that was an unquestioned part of your prayer life? As you matured in faith, did you discover a particular devotion and wonder at its growth and integration in…