The Advent wreath— its candles reminding us of the light of Christ—is a treasured tradition for many Catholic families. More »

In the greeting “Hail, Mary, full of grace,” we acknowledge the special grace that God bestowed upon Mary in asking her to be the mother of his Son. More »

All Souls Day . . . reminds us that God, knowing the weakness and frailty of our human nature, has made a way for us to enter his holy presence perfectly cleansed and acceptable to him. More »

St. Teresa’s encouragement to stay the course with prayer is a gift not only to her community but to us as well. She speaks to us as a guide who has traveled the path and knows its difficulties and rewards. More »

Praying through the mysteries of the Rosary will remind us to balance our meditation on all the key mysteries of salvation. More »

Let us allow Jesus to look at us. . . . Let us allow that look to become our joy, our hope, our happiness in life. More »

By quieting ourselves and coming into the presence of God, we can find the strength and courage we need to endure our trials. The Lord will truly comfort our hearts and sustain our spirits. More »

This is the true measure of a gift’s value: the sacrifice made by the one giving it. More »