“Our parishioners have been feeling very disconnected, not being able to be together at Mass or share in sacraments with family members. But creating our own 1,000-crane chain, each with a prayer, could help us feel like a community again.”
Harvest of Hope parishes give wings to traveling crane prayer chain
Pray with us: A sampling of prayers, devotions and spiritual practices for Advent and Christmas
The Church offers a variety of prayer forms and spiritual practices to deepen our faith during these holy seasons.
Wisconsin mom offers prayerful approach to dealing with children’s bad behavior
For this northeast Wisconsin mom, loose leaf pages, with her children’s printing about these faults — preserved for years in a white binder — have become the basis of a new book with a practical, prayerful approach to help parents deal with youngsters’ bad behavior.
Laura Kelly Fanucci: Teach us to pray — as stressed-out parents
“How can we help our families when we need support for ourselves? … Where do we start when everything feels like it’s unraveling around us?”
USCCB offers ‘Election Novena’ as way to prepare for Nov. 3, pray for nation
The U.S. bishops are encouraging people of faith to participate in a novena beginning Oct. 26 and ending Nov. 3, Election Day.
Mary Marrocco: Superstition has no place in life of faith
“What is the difference between a novena that is faith, and a novena that is superstition?”
Curbside prayer ministry brings Jesus into the streets
During the pandemic, curbside prayer allows people to seek the presence, wisdom and the comfort of Christ and parishioners to move out of their comfort zone.
Cardinal Dolan to offer prayer at Republican National Convention opening
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York confirmed he has accepted an invitation from the Republican National Committee to offer a prayer at the party’s nominating convention.