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Five prayers for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul is June 29. Here are five prayers to these two apostles. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us! 1. O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Protect, O Lord, your people who trust in the patronage of…
Praying for our adult sons and daughters
by John J. Boucher Once, while setting up for a workshop about “adult children,” three parents approached me. Maria lamented, “I brought my kids to Mass every week, but only one out of three is now willing to go to church.” Frank added, “My…
Perfect — and powerful — summer devotions for the holy souls in purgatory
Ah, summertime, and the living is easy. Vacation. A few days at the beach. An afternoon picnic in the park. And … Prayers for the suffering souls in purgatory? Absolutely! No week or two off for them. Purgatory is never a day at the beach.…
On The Importance of Christian Meditation
By Christina Mayeux Know this: Because of God's great love for us, he desires an intimate relationship and communication with us. God calls us to conversation and a loving exchange, and we are invited to respond accordingly. This exchange…
A Prayer to Overcome Racism – a free download from the US Bishops
The USCCB website posted this sharable prayer to overcome racism. It is available in English and Spanish. Click here for the prayer in a printable PDF.
Pray the Rosary, Franciscan style
There’s more than one way to pray the Rosary. If you have a special devotion to St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast we celebrate on Oct. 4, or if you’d simply like to explore a different angle on a familiar form of prayer, the Franciscan…
Feeling hopeless? Try this!
When faced with a hopeless situation, people will respond in a variety of ways. Some will be overcome with panic, some will turn to food or alcohol, and some will just “get busy.” For the most part, responding in any of these ways will not…
A short history of the Nicene Creed
Every Sunday, midway through Mass, we rise and pray together the Nicene Creed: “I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth” and so on. Unfortunately for some, the Creed can seem somewhat rote, something taken for…
Live-streamed Eucharistic Adoration — Wherever you are!
I have been on my parish Adoration team — doing a scheduled one-hour-a-week on Fridays — since February 2001. It’s a habit I’m loath to break, unless sick — or, in this case, listening to a stay-at-home order from the governor of…
Free online Catholic resources to use at home during COVID-19 outbreak
During the current health crisis caused by COVID-19, Bayard, Inc., Catholic Digest's parent company, is providing the texts of the Sunday liturgies free of charge as an aid to worship, especially for those who cannot attend Sunday liturgies…
