Faith & Spirituality

How to pray Mother Teresa’s famous emergency ‘Flying Novena’ to Our Lady

By Joseph Pronechen/CNA When you are in need of an answer to prayer but time doesn’t permit a multi-day petition, you may want to follow...

Events around the archdiocese: September 3, 2024

The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio, c. 1602. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) New month, new events! Registration opened...

Events around the archdiocese: August 26, 2024

(Photo: Canva) Hoping to find the best way to cherish the last weeks of summer? From camping trips to swing dancing, our events around...

Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness

By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Pope Francis said Wednesday the person who lives with joy his anointing in the sacrament of confirmation cannot...

The Eucharist and the Mission of the Laity: The Case of Extraordinary Ministers

After writing about mission and the call to holiness , I was asked to answer this question: “How did extraordinary ministers of holy...

Events around the archdiocese: August 19, 2024

(Photo: Canva) Summer days may be coming to a close, but there's still time to squeeze in a camping trip or two! Or if you're looking...

Celestial mother, heavenly wisdom: 10 nuggets of wisdom from the saints on the Solemnity of the Assumption

(Photo: Lightstock) We have a mother in Heaven! Preserved from the stain of original sin, Mary was assumed into Heaven body and soul. Now...

10 feast day quotes from the 'Martyr of Charity' for the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe

(Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Capuchin Franciscan priest, is known for his deep love for Mary...

Events around the archdiocese: August 12, 2024

(Photo: Canva) From Assumption Masses and celebrations to camping trips and healing retreats, the events around the archdiocese have just...

'For a safe trip to God': The 'why' of the funeral vigil

(Photo by André Escaleira, Jr.) My grandfather passed away when I was a young child. He was a firefighter and passed away in the line of...

Events around the archdiocese: August 5, 2024

(Photo: Canva) Preparing to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption or looking for last-minute hiking opportunities as summer comes to a...

Catholic funerals matter: Why you should have one

The casket is incensed during the Final Commendation of the funeral rite, offering the soul of the deceased to God before processing to...