Wisdom and Love Need Each Other

User's Guide to Sunday, Oct. 14

Religious People Donate More to Church and Charity

New study looks into America’s great generosity divide.

Pope: Make Prayer a Priority

Without prayer as 'the breath of the soul and of life,' the Holy Father said, the faithful 'risk suffocating in the midst of a thousand everyday things.'

Long-Married Catholic Couple Writes Meditations for Pope's Stations of the Cross

The Zanzucchis say they compiled the prayers with the help of the Holy Spirit and their own experience of family life.

Missing Rungs on the Economic Ladder

Feb. 12 issue column

Angels in Africa

British Catholic's charity organization helps children with disabilities in Tanzania.

The Catholic Economy and the "Charity" Crutch

The Mystery of Charity, The Weak Eye, The Anglican Ordinariate, A Royal Spanish Failure, and more!

The Best in Catholic Blogging

Agribusiness and Fall of Rome, Saint C.S. Lewis?, Clare and Francis, Holy Souls, and much more!

The Best in Catholic Blogging

Pope: Use Your God-Given Talents

Benedict's Nov. 13 Angelus address.

Pope: Live Like Those Who Have Hope

Faith in Christ's resurrection and eternal life must inspire Christians to act with love in daily life. Benedict also prayed for victims of violence in Nigeria. Other Vatican news: conference on child-abuse prevention in Rome reiterates need to work to eliminate the evil in society.

Go Forth and Blog?, Episcopal Priest now Catholic Story, Facts on Purgatory, and much more!

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Pope: Imitate Christ's Service to Others

Benedict's Sunday Angelus for Oct. 30.

Pope: Why We Need the Eucharist

Benedict XVI presided at the conclusion of the 25th Italian National Eucharistic Congress on Sept. 11. His Sunday Mass homily reflected on the congress’ theme: 'The Eucharist for Everyday Life.' He also recalled 9/11, entrusting the victims and their families to 'the Lord of life.' He also encouraged families, priests and engaged couples.

Catholic Students in Joplin Return to School

Bishop on tornado aftermath: 'There are ... many signs of God’s grace at work, pointing to a future full of hope.'

The Difference Between Christian Service and Secular Service

The Press Doesn't Get WYD

Aborting Charity

Have we become children of a lesser god?

Ite Missa Est, What is Catholic Courtesy, The Holy Inquisition, and much more!

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Pope Benedict: Loaves-and-Fishes Miracle Reminds Us to Feed the Hungry

Holy Father highlights plight of drought-stricken Africa and reminds the faithful to always help those in need during July 31 Angelus.