The fifth mystery is depicted in art by the 19th-century British pre-Raphaelite painter, William Holman Hunt. Most people ...

O Jesus, divine saviour ... For your long waiting at the door of our hearts, we will console you, O Lord. For the heartless scorn that grieves you, we will console you, O Lord.

Sunday, Feb. 2, is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Mass readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32.

When Alexandra, 9, says, “Jesus is the ... circumstances beyond our control. I was driving home one day at about 30 mph when a car came straight at me after rounding a curve and failing to keep its ...

There is something about the mother-child bond that holds even after death. This fact makes it easier to consider all the ...

Heart of Jesus, fount of life and holiness, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, saturated with revilings, have mercy on us. Heart of ...

Dominican Sister Mary Bendyna, executive director of the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious, is seen praying ...

Results from rhesus macaques provide solid ground for a first-in-human investigation of heart repair with stem ... “This paper summarizes our most important findings on the way to clinical ...

At the Angelus on the Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis reflects on how this Jubilee Year is an opportunity for ...

In a blog post I was reading the other day, the writer offered this blessing from “A Black Rock Prayer Book.” It seemed ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025.

Jesus presented a call for reformation to both the accusers and the woman without a hint of public humiliation. This story teaches us not to be too quick in condemning others struggling with sin ...