News Philippines earthquake leaves Divine Mercy statue damaged
A June 2026 earthquake in the Philippines left a Divine Mercy statue headless, prompting reflection on mercy amid disaster.
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Church St. Ephrem the Syrian and the hymns that taught a Church
St. Ephrem, June 9 optional memorial, gave us hymns that taught doctrine through beauty. The 4th-century deacon who made theology sing.
Mass Readings The widow of Zarephath and the light we cannot hide
Today's Mass readings pair Elijah's widow with Jesus on salt and light. Both teach us that small faithful acts shine far.
Prayer Let Nothing Disturb You: St. Teresa of Ávila’s prayer for peace
The full text of St. Teresa of Ávila's prayer on peace and trust in God. Pray it when anxiety crowds in.
News Pope Leo XIV to address Spanish Parliament tomorrow
Pope Leo XIV speaks to Spain's Cortes on June 8, continuing a modern papal tradition of addressing national legislatures.
News Pope Leo XIV carries the Eucharist among 1.5 million in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV carried the Eucharist through Madrid's streets on Corpus Christi, drawing 1.5 million faithful to outdoor Mass and procession.
News What St. Barnabas teaches about encouragement over cynicism
St. Barnabas earned his name as 'son of encouragement' through his ministry. Here's what his example teaches about building up instead of…
Mass Readings Elijah at the brook and the call to radical trust
Today's Mass readings pair Elijah's exile with the Beatitudes, teaching us that God provides when obedience costs everything.
Prayer Augustine’s Prayer for the Fire of the Holy Spirit: A 5th-Century Prayer of Conversion
Pray St. Augustine's ancient prayer asking God to kindle the Holy Spirit's fire and replace a heart of stone with a heart…
News Pope Leo XIV bridges Madrid’s extremes in a single day
Pope Leo XIV received full state honors at Madrid's Royal Palace, then celebrated Mass in a city slum the same afternoon.