Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. This year, Advent began Nov. 30, the start of the new liturgical year.

The holiday season, for many, is a time of gathering with family and focusing on the true meaning behind the approaching celebration. Subsequently, one reflective and thoughtful tradition that is ...

May this month be filled with God's grace and abundant blessings! The start of a new month is a fresh opportunity to reset, refocus, and rejuvenate. April is no exception. It’s a month that ushers in ...

When life feels heavy and you can’t find peace, turn to prayer. If you’re facing fears, troubles, or obstacles, these midnight prayers can help lift your spirit and bring you closer to the peace and ...

SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Violence, in any form, is a heartbreaking. But when it continues to happen, it adds a level of incomprehension. I am grieved by the murder of two Israeli ...

Since Pope Francis’ visit to Colombia in September 2017 and his meeting with victims of the armed conflict, they have established a National Day of Prayer for Reconciliation and Peace to be celebrated ...

As your family juggles with back-to-school shopping for daily planners and kid-approved backpacks, new routines, after-school activities, new teachers, and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One way ...

Dr. Juanita Mora, Sam Sawyer, S.J., Colleen Dulle, Ashley McKinless, Kevin Christopher Robles, Zac Davis and the owner of the Vatican Emporium shop gather around the flag of the city of Chicago.

Pope Francis speaks to diplomats and cardinals before praying for peace in the Holy Land in the Vatican Gardens June 7, 2024. The ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of the prayer service he and ...

Memorial Day is a sacred day of remembrance, reverence, and gratitude for the brave patriots who have laid down their lives in service to our great Nation. Throughout our history, brave men and women ...