As the Holy Land is immersed in this violence and bloodshed, we remember that Jesus, the Son of God, who lived and walked there as Love Incarnate, through His teaching by word and deed, calls us as brothers and sisters to be always united by the bond of charity. ...read more

Jesus uses parables to teach us about the kingdom of God. He recounts simple stories that touch the hearts of his listeners. ...read more

“Blessed are you among women…” (Luke 1:42) How many times have we said those words? Thousands of times, maybe not even thinking about what we’re saying. ...read more

A lovely, if often overlooked, element in preparation for the sacrament of marriage as a Catholic is the Rite of Betrothal offered by the Church. My fiancé and I were thrilled by the opportunity to participate in this rite in the midst of our engagement and wedding planning. If you are unfamiliar, the Rite of ...read more

Over the past few years, many of us have lost loved ones due to the pandemic. My grandfather passed away last year. He was a social person and would have wanted a big funeral with many people in attendance like the funeral my grandmother had. Instead, he had a private viewing with a few family ...read more

Whenever I see a rosary hanging on someone’s rear-view mirror, I automatically feel a kinship with the Catholic driver. However, a rosary is not a decoration. It is a powerful spiritual tool, and popes have been encouraging Catholics to pray the Rosary for years. Since October is the month of the Rosary, here are three ...read more

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Good journalism has to be creative and promote communication that focuses on dialogue, intelligence and helping build active communities, said the prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. Paolo Ruffini, the prefect, said the challenge of good journalism is to find new ways for a new kind of communication by “focusing ...read more

Marie Anne Torres shares some relatively easy yet fruitful activities to help your family grow in faith and live out your faith together. ...read more

Everyone has their own prayers and prayer ritual in the morning. Marie Anne Torres shares one that has to do with putting on your shoes! ...read more

Deacon Pedro introduces us to some beautiful prayers from the vast treasury of our Catholic Tradition. Will you find a new favourite? ...read more