Tag: Lent

VATICAN CITY -- With Pope Francis watching from the hospital, the preacher of the papal household told top members of the Roman Curia that...

Theologian Thomas Merton starts off our week by reminding us that in God's eyes, we are all worthy. Let's take that kind thought with...

She was a poor carpenter’s daughter, initially turned away from religious life, later thought to be crazy. But Jesus had a plan for St....

Today's thought from the book of Isaiah challenges us to remove our "malicious" thoughts towards others -- in today's world, how often do we...

It's OK, we can say it (you know it, and I know it): Compared to our Orthodox brethren and our Muslim friends, the Catholic...

By Bill Dodds, OSV News "Smear on some ashes, come on get happy, "Gonna chase all those sins away. "Shout hallelujah, put on your sackcloth, "We're heading for...

By D.D. Emmons, OSV News Permanently affixed, the 14 stations adorn parishes around the world. They are visible reminders of the last hours of Christ...

Saint John Paul II served the church as pope for 27 years, and left a legacy of encyclicals, letters and memorable thoughts on the...

Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to receive the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) at any of the 56 parish churches in...

It is now one of the busiest seasons of the year in our faith: Lent, a chance for prayer, sacrifice and alms. Parishes in...