Alternative Holy Week vacations for Catholics For many Catholics, Holy Week is not just a sacred time of prayer and spiritual renewal. It is also a short vacation – a few Praise the Lord
11 Things Pope Francis has taught me in 11 years Eleven years ago on March 13, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to the papacy. He walked onto the balcony, introduced himself as Pope Francis, Praise the Lord
Too much of a good thing? A reflection-examen on balance St. Fiacre, whose feast day is August 31, is the patron saint of gardeners. He is known for his curative miracles, hospice for travelers, and Praise the Lord
When you’re tired at work, try St. John XXIII’s prayer to St. Joseph In a radio message May 1, 1960, (only available in Italian and Spanish on the Vatican web site), Pope St. John XXIII offers this encouraging Praise the Lord
Pope cycles to common good in Vatican’s 6th Lenten vingette As we get closer and closer to Holy Week, in the home stretch of the Lenten season, the Vatican is continuing to release weekly artworks Praise the Lord