“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” (Lk 1:30)

This mini-retreat is an imaginative exercise designed to help you prepare your heart to receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Creating a space to pray in your home

This month, we give a general template for the afternoon and evening hours. Lean into the rhythm of time throughout the day for your prayer life!

To center oneself during each waking (and nightly) hour, it can be helpful to have a go-to prayer.

God created each of us as unique, according to his purposes, and gives each of us individual talents.

Despite the dire label of “seven deadly sins,” this list speaks to temptations that we, as Christians, struggle with each and every day.

We can turn to Scripture, especially Jesus’ words and actions, for practical guidance.

Get started with a prayer routine.

St. Catherine of Siena, whose feast we celebrate this month, is one of four women recognized as a Doctor of the Church.

Let us take time to reflect on just one passage from the Confessions, as Augustine looked back on his earlier life.

When Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said: “I am the light of the world."

A song of lamentation and praise.

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul.

Have you ever been asked why we, as Catholics, place so much emphasis on praying for the dead?

Being humble means forsaking our egos by putting others before us. It means putting God’s will for our lives above our own.

The virtue of self-restraint

Everyone handles their challenges in different ways.

If every day we see others in the precious, tender way that God sees us, we will spread his love through our love.

God wants to speak to us – all we need is to pause and listen.

Think you don’t have time to pray? Think again!

Simply put, to consecrate something means to make it holy.

During Advent, we undertake a spiritual journey to meet the infant Christ.

A simple yet powerful prayer.

To live fully in Christ, we should consider how we can give our best selves to God.