Question: In John 7:8, Jesus tells his disciples that he will not go to Jerusalem for the feast of Tabernacles. Then, in John 7:10, he does go up for the feast. It seems like he lied to the disciples, but we know
Wearing the brown scapular carries blessings that may not be misconstrued into superstitions
I love everything about the Sacred Heart. And so, just about every June, I want to plunge deeper into its depths. As Independence Day rolls around, I find myself sad and disappointed about opportunities passed over the course of the month dedicated to
The Church is clear that some devotions are necessary, but the Holy Spirit guides us to find our preferred forms of prayer
The meaning of the Glory Be prayer can be understood through Scripture and its Latin translation
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,
I recently attended a meeting about paid family leave in the White House West Wing with Ivanka Trump. Although I cannot report major details, I can share some thoughts. Overall, I was encouraged. Over the years, I have been around politicians and
The Holy Spirit gives Christians the courage and the strength needed to engage in a loving dialogue with God that is like the dialogue of a child with his or her father, Pope Francis said. "Do not forget this: The protagonist of
“No words I can use would be too strong to state that the Catholic priesthood needs prayer and sacrifice as never before since Calvary,” wrote the late Jesuit Father John Hardon in “The Value of Prayer and Sacrifice for Priests.” He reflects
In a video recorded on the phone of the Anglican archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to join the worldwide "Thy Kingdom Come" prayer campaign May 30-June 9.