During the XVIII Assembly of Italian Catholic Action in Sacrofano, Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, told those gathered that “the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati is now clear on the horizon and looming for the next
This is the fourth in a series of women in Church history. Every year thousands of people join the Catholic Church. Among other beliefs, catechumens are asked to comprehend and accept the doctrine of purgatory. Many of these new Catholics receive only
The Church is clear that some devotions are necessary, but the Holy Spirit guides us to find our preferred forms of prayer
Houston runners, walkers to partake in night of Mass, Eucharistic adoration and 20-decade Rosary vigil
As the world celebrates gay pride in June, the Church reminds us about love and chastity
For years, it was one of the most persistent questions I heard: “When are you going to write a book?” I heard it from friends, colleagues, priests and editors. I even got some emails from publishers who wanted to talk to me,
Laity and clergy must help each other in their common mission
"Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you," the angel Gabriel greets Mary, using words familiar to us as the opening of the Hail Mary. Mary is "greatly troubled" at this salutation, not knowing what it means, but Gabriel reassures her:
Saint Angela Merici was an advocate for women's education. This foundress of the Company of Ursula revolutionized the way girls and mothers were taught the Gospel and virtues of Christianity. Learn more about her in today's post.
The teachings of the Church on homosexuality are beautiful, freeing and filled with the message of truth, authentic love and hope. At the same time, it’s hard to read and learn these teachings in the dark or while in a very dimly
Is teasing a sin against the Fifth (thou shall not kill and thou shall not harm) Commandment? Maybe. And to further clarify: sometimes. So what is teasing, what is sinning, and where's the line? In this post you'll find help in determining