I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through a belief in the Threeness,Through confession...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14 this year. Here are some things to know about Ash Wednesday and the kickoff to...

Celebrated March 25  The Feast of the Annunciation celebrates the Incarnation of Our Savior – “the Word became flesh and...

March 19 commemorates the feast of St. Joseph, the foster father of Christ and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St....

As Catholic converts around the world enter the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil, here's a look at well-known...

Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March...

On March 27 the Church remembers the monk and bishop St. Rupert, whose missionary labors built up the Church in two of its...

‘St. Joseph, give us your silence’ this Lent As we journey through Lent, accompanying Our Lord in the desert by fasting and...

What is prayer all about? Clement of Alexandria, a popular teacher of the early Church, put it simply: “Prayer is conversation with God.” Centuries...

How often should we go to Mass? Practicing Catholics know that it’s important to attend Mass on Sundays, but every now and then a “holy day of...

I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...

Answers to common questions about baptism Q: How should a Catholic reply to the question, "Have you been saved?" A: As the Bible says, I am already...

  The Eucharist is the summit of our faith, in which the entire story of our salvation is made real in a miraculous and powerful way. The Roman Missal...

Doctors of the Church are great saints known for their defense and explanation of the truths of the Catholic faith. The original eight Doctors of...

A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastic leader in the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals, men who are chosen by the pope, have been involved in universal...

There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent...

Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be...

Black Catholic history can be traced to the Acts of the Apostles (8:26-40) when St. Philip the Deacon converted the Ethiopian eunuch – one of the...

There's a saint for everyone, and families are no different. Here are a few noteworthy examples for your family to learn more about. There is the...

The start of school is nearly here, and for students, parents and teachers, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect and pray that the coming months...

Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. In the many churches that have this adoration, the Eucharist...

Show Gallery The Italian tradition of a St. Joseph Table is a popular devotion for the Feast of St. Joseph. The “Tavola di San Giuseppe” (“St....

The season of Advent developed in the Church over time. Here are 10 facts that you may not know about the roots and meanings of Advent: 1. Advent is...

Christmas is still weeks away, and already we're exhausted. We've heard too much Mariah, endured too much tinsel, watched too many Hallmark...

The Great "O"Antiphons are brief prayers that are chanted or sung from Dec. 17 to 23. The origin of these prayers is not certain, but it is probable that...