Church St. Thomas Aquinas and the architecture of thought
May 22 marks the memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Dominican who synthesized faith and reason into the Summa Theologiae.
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Mass Readings Three times denied, three times restored: Peter beside the fire
Today's Gospel gives us Peter beside the charcoal fire, restored three times after denying Christ three times.
Prayer Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee: A 12th-Century Prayer of Consolation
Pray this ancient Cistercian hymn to the Holy Name of Jesus. Full text, origins, and how to pray it for consolation today.
News Sacred Heart film sparks devotional revival across social media
A new documentary on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is drawing millions online and renewing interest in this classic prayer.
Church The Vatican’s oldest priest is a 103-year-old Augustinian
Meet Fr. Hildebrand Ricciardi, the Vatican's oldest priest at 103, an Augustinian who has served the Church for eight decades.
Saints St. Scholastica: The sister who prayed down a storm
St. Scholastica, twin sister of St. Benedict, founded the Benedictine order for women and teaches us that prayer moves heaven.
Prayer Christ With Me (from St. Patrick’s Breastplate): An 8th-century prayer for Christ’s presence
The 'Christ With Me' prayer from St. Patrick's ancient Lorica invokes Christ's presence in all directions and moments of daily life.
Mass Readings Paul’s witness and Christ’s prayer for unity in today’s readings
Today's Mass readings join Paul before the Sanhedrin with Christ's prayer that all may be one. Reflect on witness through division.
Saints St. John Bosco and the playful path to holiness
St. John Bosco's feast day is May 20. Learn how this 19th-century Italian priest revolutionized youth ministry through play, reason, and love.
Mass Readings Two farewell prayers that ask the same thing
Today's readings from Acts 20 and John 17 show us two prayers of departure that carry the same weight: consecrate them in…