Christians begin their day, activities and prayers with the Sign of the Cross. It strengthens us in temptations and difficulties. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Catholic Schools Week will be observed from January 26 to February 1, during which our schools offer a variety of ...

It stands like that tree of paradise that God made into the tree of life, the cross of Jesus ... After a time of silence, all join in prayers of intercession and in the Lord's Prayer.

formal prayers like the Hail Mary, the Our Father, the rosary, the Way of the Cross, novenas, litanies, songs and, of course, liturgies. Liturgies are always worship. For instance, the Mass and the ...

Throughout the Mass this day, the prayers emphasize Simeon's words about Christ, the light of the nations.

A bid is being made to turn former Celtic player and manager, ex-Kilmarnock manager and former Scotland assistant coach Tommy Burns into a saint ...

Every January 21st, the Catholic Church pays tribute ... she raised her hand to the Creator and made the Sign of the Cross. Here's her powerful prayer. Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, refused ...

A National Holy Hour for Life followed the Mass. The morning of Jan. 24, a Mass was celebrated in the Great Upper Church to ...

The Eucharist is not simply a cultural legacy. It is more than a moving performance or a beautiful ritual symbolizing ...

During an ecumenical prayer service at St ... avenues toward peace in the region and the state of the Catholic Church there. A cross containing dirt stained with the blood of Sister Dorothy ...

Several bishops and archbishops spoke of the sanctity of life in Washington on the eve of the annual March for Life.

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death. Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage ...