From his early years, Ignatius had a sense of the presence of Mary. His writings present Mary as the one who conducts him into the presence of the Trinity. Continue »

Imagine yourself as one of Jesus’ followers, sitting in a field in Galilee, surrounded by hundreds, maybe even thousands of others, listening attentively to him speak. Along with everyone else, you are captivated by his wisdom and authority; you have the feeling that there is something special about this man. Continue »

If you’ve never prayed the Rosary before, this article will give you the basics; and, if you’re returning to the Rosary after a long time away, you can use this article as a "refresher course." Keep in mind, though, that there are no "Rosary police" checking up on you to make sure that you’re doing it "the right way." Continue »

For the apostles, Jesus’ final instructions to them before his ascension had a bittersweet quality. His resurrection appearances and future promises filled them with hope. But his order to stay in Jerusalem, where he had been crucified and where their lives were in constant danger, must have been difficult to accept. Continue »

"Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid." —John 14:27 Continue »

This is a psalm of thanksgiving that expresses in poetry the spontaneous outpouring of joy we feel when God has answered our prayers. Continue »