Focus on Faith

The Examen is not the old examination of conscience. Quite the opposite. The Examen is a prayer that focuses on God’s presence in the real world.

Both the idea of hiding in Christ and being nourished by his precious blood reveal that Catherine knows that the love of Christ will sustain her.

During June, Catholics honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. There are many beautiful ways to commemorate them in a garden.

How do we “develop this aspect of Eucharistic worship” in our parishes, inviting each member to “make contact with the very wellspring of grace”? One immediately available method is the ancient tradition known as 40 Hours.

The Bible is the “word of the Lord”: an inspired library of narrative, poetry, letters and literature that God has spoken to us, to benefit our lives. So why is it that many Catholics encounter Scripture only during the readings at Sunday Mass?

Forgiveness is a thread that runs throughout the story of our faith.

Here are 10 simple ways that you can open yourself to the growth God desires for you this summer.

The church is meant to give itself over as food for the world. Like all living bodies it needs sometimes to protect itself – but never at the cost of losing its very reason for being here.