Through her assumption into heaven, Mary enjoys now what all disciples hope for—the resurrection of the body, life eternal in the presence of God. More »

During her first pregnancy, Ortulana di Offreduccio often visited a nearby church to pray for a safe delivery. More »

How should the church evangelize young people? This is the question I had in mind as I entered the World Youth Day Vocation Center, located in Stadion Cracovii, the home turf for Kraków’s soccer team. More »

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) More »

Exuberant young people. Cheering crowds. Cross-cultural sharing. World Youth Day in Kraków, Poland reminds me of an international soccer tournament I attended as a teenager in Sweden—the “Gothia Cup.” More »

Ten-minute guides, ten-minute workouts, ten-minute meals, ten-minute devotionals—the bestsellers aimed at busy people often give the impression that everything can be accomplished in ten-minutes or less. More »

In this selection from The Joy of Love (Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitita), Pope Francis offers reflections on the importance of dialogue between spouses: More »

Christianity is a paradox, isn’t it? On the one hand, Jesus saved us when he died and rose again. Our sins are washed away, and we don’t have to live under a cloud of fear, anxiety, or guilt any more. But on the other hand, even a quick look at our lives shows us that a lot of “saving” still remains for him to do. After all, none of us is perfect! More »