Accessible Sainthood

Saturday Book Pick: 'Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva.'

St. John the Baptist Reminds the Faithful to Stand Up for Truth in World Hostile to God

The Holy Father's audience on the Aug. 29 liturgical memorial of the martyrdom of John the Baptist also focused on need for constant prayer.

Pope Benedict: 'We Learn to Live From Mary'

The Holy Father's general audience on the feast of the Queenship of Mary, Aug. 22.

Missouri 'Right to Pray' Amendment Passes

Amendment 2 was supported by the bishops, who said: 'True religious freedom does not just constitute freedom to worship on Sunday, but also includes the freedom to express one’s faith publicly.'

Milwaukee Archbishop Prays for Sikh Community After Deadly Shooting

'It is in times like these that we turn to God, who is the consolation and hope for all of us,' Archbishop Listecki said in reference to Aug. 5 temple tragedy.

Papal Audience: Prayer Makes Salvation Secure

Major League Soccer All-Star Rediscovers Beauty of Catholic Faith

Columbus Crew midfielder Eddie Gaven pursues soccer career with proper perspective.

Colorado Catholics Gather to Pray for Shooting Victims and Comfort Survivors

Bishop Conley prayed at the community vigil, and parishes remembered fallen parishioners.

Frontline Faith Marks 2 Years of Providing Catholic MP3s to the Troops

Apostolate to those defending our freedom rolls out digital versions for non-Catholic Christians and for those on the homefront.

Pope Benedict Reminds the Faithful to Praise God Always

June 20 papal audience highlights.

Going to a Party…at the Cemetery

Pope Benedict: God Works Wonders Through Prayer

The Holy Father continued his dicsussion of St. Paul's life on June 13.

Pope Benedict: 'Amen' Expresses Trust in God

Christians must do God's will and transform our lives like St. Paul, the Holy Father said May 30.

Pope Benedict: Children of God, Cry Out to 'Abba, Father!'

"Perhaps modern man does not perceive the beauty, grandeur and profound consolation contained in the word ‘Father,’ with which we can turn to God in prayer, because the father figure is often not sufficiently present in today’s world and is often not a sufficiently positive presence in everyday life,” the Holy Father said May 23.

Pope Benedict: St. Paul Teaches Us to Pray With the Holy Spirit's Help

Heavenly aid helps us pray, the Holy Father said May 16.

Pope Reflects on the Power of Prayer

The Holy Father reminded the faithful May 9 to trust God like Peter did and thanks everyone for their prayers for him as the Successor of Peter.

Pope Benedict Speaks About St. Stephen's Courageous Conviction

The Holy Father said May 2 that Stephen's 'very martyrdom is the fulfillment of his life and his message: He becomes one with Christ.'

VIDEO: Is the Rosary Just "Vain Repetitions"?

The Healing of a Football Player’s Wounded Heart

Former quarterback finds peace of soul in the Mass, priesthood and intercession of St. Joseph.

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.'