“Do we really believe our prayers make a difference?”
Father Ron Rolheiser: When we doubt the power of prayer
Use Gospel as a guide, not an ideology, pope tells Claretian Missionaries
In his talk to the Claretians, Pope Francis said they must never separate their mission from contemplation and an ever-growing intimacy with Jesus.
Afghanistan: Pope launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God’s mercy
“I ask everyone to continue to help the needy and to pray that dialogue and solidarity may lead to the establishment of a peaceful and fraternal coexistence and offer hope for the country’s future,” he said, after praying the Angelus with visitors in St. Peter’s Square Aug. 29.
Photos: Mass of Remembrance for COVID-19 victims
People from around the diocese who lost family members or friends to the coronavirus gathered at St. Francis Xavier in Sartell Aug. 25 for a Mass of Remembrance with Bishop Donald Kettler.
Retreats: Getaways with God
“Unexpected peace, new forms of prayer, insight, relaxation and reflection — these and other, less tangible ‘objects’ can bring the retreatant, however imperfect, into a profoundly rich experience.”
Crises are signs that church is still alive, pope says
In a video message released by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Aug. 3, the pope offered his prayer intention for the month of August, which is dedicated to the church’s mission of evangelization.
Laura Kelly Fanucci: How to answer kids when prayers go unanswered
“After writing about grief and loss, I often receive questions from parents. How do I explain prayer to my child, they ask, when it looks like our prayers weren’t answered?”
U.S. Catholics asked to pray for bishops as Communion document is drafted
The USCCB’s Committee on Doctrine will draft and present the document for discussion when the bishops reconvene in person in November for their fall general assembly.