The summer months are popular for weddings, so it is fitting that the Church calls to mind a large number of married saints in July.
Shortly before the reception of Holy Communion, Catholics will pray the Agnus Dei prayer, calling to mind Jesus as the Lamb of God.
The two pillars of the Church were not "slaves" of God, but "friends," both having deep friendship with Jesus, which united them in their mission.
Here are some common options you can memorize and recite in confession when the priest says, "Now make an act of contrition."
The new Liturgy of the Hours from Ascension Press features the work of a modern sacred artist rooted in Ratzinger's take on beauty.
"By incorporating us into Christ, the Eucharist teaches us to adopt the very style of life of the Lord Jesus."
One of the best known and most beloved hymns in the Church's liturgy can stand alone as a beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit.
The Nicene Creed, called "Credo" in Latin, is an ancient form of professing a person's assent to the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
Throughout the stories, miracles, parables, sermons, and teachings of these next months, Matthew will focus on Jesus’ teachings about bringing the kingdom from the Old into the New.
A 30-second answer is a good thing to have prepared and ready to go.
Prior to the 13th century, Eucharistic adoration was not a popular devotion, even though Catholics understood the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharistic host.
The Roman Rite feast of Corpus Christi has been adopted in certain Churches, though generally it is not observed by most Eastern Catholics or Eastern Orthodox.
Pope Leo is continuing his reflection on the importance of the liturgy, drawing from Vatican II. Today he spoke about the gestures -- kneeling, the sign of peace, etc.
Eastern Catholics celebrate All Saints Day on the Sunday following Pentecost instead of November 1, for a very specific reason.
The Holy Father urges priests, especially, to "trust in God, manifesting humility before His greatness and sincere fidelity to ecclesial communion."
Both Eastern Catholics and Eastern Orthodox continue the festivities of Pentecost for a full week following Pentecost Sunday.
Are you still forgetting this new feast, established in 2018, that is listed as an obligatory memorial on the Monday following Pentecost?
