I gaze upon the crucifix at Holy Mass, contemplating the image of Christ’s broken body, poured out for the Church, as he is truly present — his body, blood, soul and divinity — on the altar. A sense ...

Most of the work God does in our lives happens quietly. It happens long before anyone notices, long before results show up on the surface. Bryan Cook Scripture shows us again and again that ...

Last week, I happened to notice an announcement in my parish bulletin. It read something like, “Interested in Catholicism? Come join our RCIA classes.” I have to confess that I found myself half ...

It is an American rite of passage, the ultimate moment when dreams come true. No expense or effort is spared to make the wedding the perfect moment. Family and friends travel hundreds of miles just to ...

Pope Francis celebrated the first feast of Mary, Mother of the Church Monday saying that without the emphasis placed on motherhood, the Church would be isolated, composed of no more than "old ...

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of Indianapolis lays prostrate on the floor of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis Sept. 15 during a "Holy Hour for Prayer, Penance and Healing" for victims ...