
Why is it so hard to be still with God?
We can relate to the story of Mary and Martha because it is our story. We want to pray. We know we should pray. But our minds are crowded with responsibilities, worries, and the endless list of thi...

The story of the 11-year-old girl who died after she received her first Holy Communion
The sisters allowed her to remain in prayer afterward. When they returned, they found her still kneeling, with a peaceful expression on her face. But Imelda had died.

What does Father think when my kids get noisy?
Our efforts to let the little children come to Jesus at Mass will foster beautiful vocations one day, maybe even to the priesthood.
Why is Mary called "the Destroyer of Heresies"?
These words come from an ancient Latin chant of the Church: Gaude, Maria Virgo, cunctas haereses sola interemisti.

How many countries did JPII visit as pope?
The total number isn’t in the single digits. It’s not even in the double digits.

Can having a sense of humor be a virtue?
It's called eutrapelia, a Greek word referring to pleasantness or good humor, especially in conversation and recreation.

Where does the Communion Antiphon come from?
And does it really matter?

How did these Jesuit priests survive the Atomic Bomb at Hiroshima?
The priests had made the Rosary part of their everyday lives, following Our Lady's request at Fatima to pray it daily for peace. Fr. Schiffer remained convinced that their survival was an extraordi...

5 Catholic Halloween activities to try with kids this year
A few simple traditions, some good old-fashioned fall fun, and a little attention to the holy days that follow can make Halloween memorable for our children.

Have you heard of the place Mary appeared in Egypt in 1968?
Did Mary appear to thousands in Egypt? Discover the remarkable story of Our Lady of Zeitoun, witnessed by Christians and Muslims alike.

Holy Smokes: Why do priests burn incense at Mass and Adoration?
What role does incense play in our prayer life?