Why do Catholics place such great importance on praying the rosary? What is special about repeatedly reciting certain prayers?

As we conclude our exploration of prayer, let us remember that prayer is the turning of the body, mind and spirit to God in an intimate way.

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

St. Francis didn’t call us to an easy life. He certainly didn’t envision earth as Eden, even as he praised God for things of this world.

The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church and the Catechism of the Catholic Church have guidance for the unsure voter.

Christ Jesus can use suffering for good when we unite it to his on the cross.

Our Lady of Sorrows speaks to the hearts of the distressed and grieving.

I would like to make a distinction between ‘signs’ and ‘reminders’.

To give as God gives includes our time, talent, treasure and, ultimately, our very selves.

Sharing the Father's love is a profound way we can celebrate and reflect the love of God the Father and become a blessing to those most in need.

Certain “worldly” attitudes, seasons of spiritual dryness, acedia (or sloth), distraction and lack of faith can all undermine our life of prayer.

The faith we have received, the faith we treasure, demands to be proclaimed.

This saint earned his “golden-mouthed” surname with his incredible preaching skills, which ultimately led to him falling out of favor with Church and political leaders because he called for reform.

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

How do we evangelize? What might truly and lastingly win souls to Christ?

Edith Stein was born in Poland in 1891 to a devout Jewish family. She gave up practicing the Jewish faith as a teenager and began to pursue a degree in philosophy.

Bishop Fabre-Jeune explores three ways in which we can grow in the knowledge of God.

Swimming lessons with a four-year-old feels painfully similar to the work of evangelization.

The diocese will embark on what will also be a life-changing journey, complementary to the one we are on as the Church.

God intended us to fully engage ourselves in the beauty and wonders of the human adventure — along with its risks and temptations.

Prayer is a gift of God’s grace to us. It is not something we merit. Consequently, prayer calls for our response.

“Most events are 90% women, and as a result, men’s spiritual journey is left out."

Isn’t it amazing how easily we human beings can take things for granted?

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

“We must let it be known how the blood of Christ cleanses the souls and sanctifies them, particularly by means of the sacraments.”