She stood tall in the center of the church, right by the altar, with elegant poise and a high dose of faith, and with a voice laced with enthusiasm and self-assurance, she prompted the congregation ...

Paul says “Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication” (Eph. 6:18) and Jude says, “Pray in the Holy Spirit” (Jude 20). In order to understand this phrase in the light of the ...

The church is called to pray. As disciples, we are called to have a personal life of prayer. As the body of believers – the church – we are called together to have a communal life of prayer. The two ...

Prayer is an important topic often addressed in sermons and Bible classes at church. The why, when, where, who, and what are frequently outlined: (1) Why is it important?; (2) When is it appropriate?; ...

Pope Francis greets a woman during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 10, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, ...

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - What is prayer? How should we pray? Pope Francis answers these questions during today's general audience in St. Peter's Square. First, however, Pope Francis paused in ...

Noting that Luke's Gospel reveals that Peter, James, and John had fallen asleep prior to Jesus' Transfiguration, Pope Francis urged the faithful during his Angelus reflection Sunday to call on the ...

Last Sunday, Christians all over the world celebrated the day of Pentecost. This is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar although it is less popularised than Easter or ...

As we listen to the readings today about the final event in the life of Jesus on earth -- His leaving the earth and going to heaven -- we get an impression, I think, that everything is now well ...

‘May the Virgin May help us to keep our heart awaken to welcome this time of grace that God offers to us,’ the Holy Father prayed March 13, the ninth anniversary of his pontificate. Pope Francis waves ...