Here are a few positive steps you can take this New Year to become a little more like the Holy Family: More »

The front door swung open at my knock, and a young man greeted me with a hearty, "Come on in, Father! We’ve been looking forward to seeing you." The feeling was mutual. As I stepped into the living room and greeted the couples gathered there, I felt grateful for our friendship. More »

The Word Among Us Guide to Prayer More »

Let us join with Christians around the world in praying for these special intentions of our Holy Father. More »

Sickness in a family member is often a catalyst to seeking extra prayer. Such was the case in the summer of 2001 when a member of my family began to experience severe depression. I called Deacon Al O'Brien, director of the prison ministry for the Beaumont Diocese in Texas, and asked if he knew of a prisoner who could pray for Michael. Since I became director of the Partners in Evangelism prison ministry in 1998, I have found Deacon Al's experience and wisdom invaluable. I call him my "mentor." More »

When they deliver you up, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. (Matthew 10:19-20) More »

What could possibly have motivated the wise men to leave their homes and undertake a long, hard desert journey? More »

A real family—I had one once, in my early childhood. Then for reasons that I was too young to understand, my parents went their separate ways. More »