Prayer
The Latest
Pope's exercises highlight danger of worldly temptations
During Pope Francis’ spiritual exercises, Msgr. Angelo De Donatis focused his meditations on the Grace of God, warning against worldly... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: Pope is spending anniversary in prayer
In light of the Pope Francis’ first anniversary as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican has stated that the pontiff is... Read more
Pope affirms that Mass is more than a mere 'representation'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis reflected on the meaning of the Liturgy, highlighting how it is a real participation... Read more
Do not justify sin by using other people, Pope warns
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the proper attitudes to have when we face difficult moments, stating that... Read more
Letters to Pope read 'with the heart,' Vatican official says
According to Vatican Radio, Pope Francis receives a few thousand letters a week, which Correspondence Director Msgr. Giuliano Gallorini notes... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for peace amid violent protests
In wake of increasing violence due to ongoing political protests, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk is petitioning his countrymen to pray... Read more
Benedict XVI still in the service of St. Peter, colleague says
Manfred Lütz, a close colleague of Benedict XVI, revealed in a recent interview that he is still in contact with... Read more
Shipwrecked man survives underwater for three days praying psalms
After a shipwreck off the coast of Nigeria, a 29-year-old man survived three days at the bottom of the Atlantic... Read more
Colombians pray for baby girl who awoke in morgue
Colombians are joining together to pray and offer Masses for a 26 week-old baby who was pronounced dead by doctors... Read more
FOCUS to host DC and NYC prayer breakfasts
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students – known as FOCUS – will host two “REACH” prayer breakfasts in New York... Read more
Supreme Court case examines prayer at public meetings
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court is considering the ability of a town in New York to open meetings... Read more
New book aims to re-kindle biblical meditation
The American Bible Society has released a new study guide on how to pray Lectio Divina with the hope that... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians are 'called to a party'
During his daily Mass Pope Francis said that at the essence of Christianity is an invitation to the Lord’s feast,... Read more
Pope Francis: No one can be Christian without love of God
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the necessity of God’s love in order to be faithful, and encouraged... Read more
Jesus continues to pray for us from heaven, urges Pope
Pope Francis devoted his morning homily to the fact that Jesus prayed for his apostles and the people he encountered... Read more
Pope Francis warns faithful not to be 'rosewater Christians'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis focused on the fact that we have been “re-created” in Christ, urging those in... Read more
Pope: Mary is united to Christ in the 'martyrdom' of her heart
In his weekly general audience, the Pope continued his catechesis on the Church, reflecting today on the importance of Mary... Read more
Pope: Prayer helps 'overcome evil with good'
Pope Francis in his Sunday Angelus greeting taught that prayer is a ‘weapon’ in the struggle against evil. Read more
Pope Francis: Christians must guard against slyness of the devil
In his Oct. 11 daily Mass homily, the Holy Father warned of the discreet presence of the devil, exhorting those... Read more
Peace the only solution, Pope says in wake of Pakistan bombing
Pope Francis condemned a massive suicide bombing at a Christian Church in Pakistan over the weekend, calling the violence unacceptable... Read more
