Mondays come with a mix of emotions – excitement for new possibilities and a lingering dread of the tasks ahead. Sometimes, a little dose of inspiration can set the right tone for the days ahead. That ...

Job stresses, family problems, marital strife — life can be difficult at times, and it's easy to lose track of ourselves and our priorities when things are especially tough. One way to calm us down, ...

As your family juggles with back-to-school shopping for daily planners and kid-approved backpacks, new routines, after-school activities, new teachers, and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One way ...

On Easter Sunday, when 2 billion Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, many will be reading, reciting and singing the Lord’s Prayer in hundreds of languages in houses of ...

Thanksgiving is almost here and with it comes a bounty of good things like like home-cooked food (or a meal out), a gathering of loved ones and an entire day devoted to giving thanks for life's ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged busy Catholics to say the “Jesus Prayer” throughout the day. Speaking at the general audience June 9, the pope recommended the short prayer at the heart of Eastern ...

As a busy mom, I had to find new spiritual disciplines to connect with God. I used to be a “prayer warrior.” When I was single and had no kids, I would enjoy praying for long periods of time. Each ...

How well do you know the Our Father, or the Hail Mary? Not just the words, but how these prayers developed, and what they have meant—and continue to mean—to generations of Catholics. Do you know the ...