On July 2, the Church celebrates the life and work of St. Otto. He was born in about 1060 in Swabia (located in present-day southwest...

July 15 marks the feast day of St. Bonaventure, who is called "The Seraphic Doctor" of the Church. St. Bonaventure is known for...

The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on July 16, was first instituted in the late 14th century in...

On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the long and fruitful life of St. Bridget of Sweden, who raised a large family...

On July 24, the Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk and hermit who is...

James, the brother of John the Evangelist, was the first Apostle to be martyred. He was beheaded by order of Herod of...

On July 26 the Church commemorates the parents of the Virgin Mary, Sts. Joachim and Anne. The couple's faith and...

"Jesus loved Martha, and her sister Mary, and Lazarus" (John 11:5). St. Martha is mentioned in three Gospel passages: Luke...

‘God’s doorkeeper’ Blessed Solanus Casey takes a note from a woman who is visiting him at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit...

America at 250 As the United States indulges in a star-spangled celebration of its 250th birthday, a cornerstone of historical significance that...

Pope Leo’s June prayer intention is for sport to foster peace and encounter With the FIFA World Cup opening this month and a summer of sports travel...

If rational, extraterrestrial beings exist, what would be God’s relationship to them? A once purely speculative musing has taken on new meaning with...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling great American Catholics ahead of the July 4 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling great American Catholics ahead of the July 4, 2026, celebration of the 250th anniversary of the...

I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...

How often should we go to Mass? Practicing Catholics know that it’s important to attend Mass on Sundays, but every now and then a “holy day of...

There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent...

Everyone passing away leaves behind material traces of his or her life. The existence of a Jewish man, called Jesus of Nazareth, is supported by...

The Italian tradition of a St. Joseph Table is a popular devotion for the Feast of St. Joseph. The “Tavola di San Giuseppe” (“St. Joseph’s Table” or...

The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a doctrine – an official teaching of the Catholic Church – and a profound mystery. With the words of...

Everyday people, including Catholics, and churches can help those experiencing a mental health crisis and save lives, according to experts. During...

Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be...

November is a time when Catholics are especially encouraged to pray for the souls of those who have gone before us in faith. The Catechism attests...

Ask most practicing Catholics whether Jesus offers Himself to us in the Eucharist, and I imagine they’d say “yes.” It is true, in a certain sense:...

In the wake of national tragedies, it is customary for public figures to offer their “thoughts and prayers” for those affected. Lately this phrase...

Catholics usher in Lent with Ash Wednesday, the start of a 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The season of Lent recalls the time...