Pope Benedict XVI says the heroic sanctity of St. John the Baptist proves that a solid life of prayer is the best source of courage for Christians facing a modern world that is hostile to God and ...

Earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict met with preparatory members of the European Ecumenical Assembly. He chose the occasion to tell his listeners that the Christian mission will only be ...

Pope Francis accepts a religious icon during an audience with European Jesuits in formation at the Vatican Aug. 1. (Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media.) Listen ROME — The courage, prayer and creativity ...

Many years ago, I served a church in rural New Hampshire. The church was located on the top of a hill. One winter afternoon, I decided to take the serpentine road from the church down to the highway.

When hopes dissolve and dreams have vanished- What’s left but prayer? When thorns cause pain and plans have tarnished- What’s left but prayer? When friends dissemble and loved ones leave us When those ...

“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” — E.F. Schumacher, Small is ...

Find heartfelt new years prayers, biblical new year wishes, and a blessing for the new year to begin with faith, hope, and ...

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