Each year, Catholics around the world prepare for the Feast of the Assumption on August 15 by praying a nine-day novena beginning on August 6. As we reflect on Mary’s humility, faith and complete...
When you think of a saint, what comes to mind? Someone quiet, serious, maybe a little intimidating or even unattainable. But throughout the history of the Church, many saints were known not just for...
Let’s be honest: most of us already spend plenty of time on our phones. What if some of that screen time could help you grow closer to God? Whether you’re looking to build a daily prayer habit...
Table of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first...
Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful...
Ash Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...