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First Friday in March: Women’s World Day of Prayer
This year, women from Surinam have written the order of worship.
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Lent as Observed by Eastern Orthodox Christians
Lent is an opportunity to pass from the old Adam to the new, made possible by the grace of Christ.
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Pope Francis Meets with Cardinal Sarah
Pope Francis met with Cardinal Sarah at 10:30 am this morning Roman time, Pray Tell has learned. Cardinal Sarah has recently made news for portraying the difference between receiving Communion on the tongue and in the hand as a battle between the angels and Lucifer. Pray Tell’s Rita Ferrone commented on the cardinals’ statement at…
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Whence Came that Cross?
When Anglicans and Catholics attend Mass at each other’s churches, there are always some moments of awkwardness or slight conclusion.
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Five Years Ago Today, Pope Benedict Ended His Term
Five years ago today, February 28, 2013, was a very unique and emotional day in the history of the Roman Catholic Church – the day Pope Benedict XVI ended his term. At Whispers in the Loggia, Rocco has an well-done recap of the historic day, including videos. On the day Pope Benedict announced his resignation on…
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John Paul II and Mother Theresa on Communion in the Hand
Many of those who “receive the Lord Jesus in the hand, do so with profound reverence and devotion.” – St. John Paul II
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Documentation: Approval of Communion in the Hand under Pope Paul VI
“…that this sacrament, the source and cause of unity by its very nature, will not become an occasion of discord between members of the faithful.”
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Stations of the Cross: The Story
Sometimes there were 20, 30, or even more stations.
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Pope: Confessional is Like a Cup of Coffee with God
On Tuesday Pope Francis gave a homily at Casa Santa Marta, calling Lent a time for growing closer to God through “helpful conversation.” While reflecting on Isaiah 1:10, 16-20, the Pope points out that God wants to have a conversation with the leaders of Sodom and Gomorrah like a father speaks with his son. Similarly,…
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