Tag: prayer

Several years into young motherhood, I volunteered to prepare parish second graders for their first Communion. The weekly classes with 18 children often felt like...

VATICAN CITY — At a time when so many people and the planet are suffering, the world's religions need to come together to promote...

When kids start school, teachers will remind parents that it's not a bad thing if children have meltdowns after coming home. "They've been holding...

Catholic bishops and public officials are calling for prayer following the apparent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who died after being shot Sept....

Four-year-old Alice is brushing her teeth before bed. Mom and Dad went out for the night, and big sister is at a friend's house. So,...

At a recent Sunday Mass, our curious kindergartener leaned over to me and asked why we trace a small cross on our forehead, lips...

During my husband's years in business school, he learned about the power of the "nudge": how to form a new habit by connecting it...

By Brenda Noriega-flores , OSV News Have you ever found yourself pondering the meaning of life? If so, you're definitely not alone! Most people, especially...

Over the past 15 years, I've witnessed the rise of "liturgical living" in Catholic circles. Websites, social media, books, home décor and subscription boxes...

"Choose your battles" is generally good advice. It's wise to acknowledge that not every fight can be won; that we may not have the...