Cardinal: Words ‘we all long to hear’ lay in sacrament of reconciliation
In preparing for Easter, many Catholic parishes worldwide opened their church doors for extended hours for the sacrament of reconciliation with penance services on Good Friday.
Easter reminds us of our call to share the Gospel message
The joy of the Resurrection leads us to share our individual experiences of Christ's love with others. This mission does not require advanced training or perfect performance, but only a willing and grateful heart.
To honor Rev. King, ‘deepen’ commitment to work for justice, bishops urge
Fifty years after the assassination of the civil rights leader, "we need to ask ourselves if we are doing all we can to build the culture of love, respect and peace to which the Gospel calls us," the U.S. bishops' Administrative Committee said.
Indiana inmates embrace fresh start by joining the Catholic Church
There are times when nearly everyone seeks redemption for a mistake or a moment of darkness, times that can help find a way to return to the grace of God.
U.S. Papal Foundation announces period of reflection, re-evaluation
The controversy within the foundation became public after someone leaked correspondence related to the Vatican's request for $25 million from the Papal Foundation to be used for the ongoing recovery of the Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata.
Sacred art presentation deepens prayer at St. Isaac Jogues
The parish in Wayne hosted a March 22 talk by Philadelphia artist Kate Capato, who displayed several faith-based works designed to inspire contemplation.
Purity is seen in how one treats oneself, others, papal preacher says
If Catholic morality in the past seemed so obsessed with preventing sexual sin that it ignored sins of injustice, today "we have gone to the opposite extreme," the papal preacher said.
At global forums, church leaders advocate for safe water for all
Access to clean water is a fundamental right must be a global priority, said Catholic leaders present at the 8th World Water Forum and the Alternative World Water Forum.
Palm Sunday proclaims an eternal message for a modern moment
At the start of Holy Week, Christians reflect on what it means to "come in the name of the Lord" by uniting themselves with Jesus' death and resurrection.
A daydreaming believer
We aren't supposed to be hiding in the sanctuary, fussing with the candlesticks, writes Greg Erlandson. We, the entire people Christ has gained as his own, are called to go out and share the good news.