Father Andrew Menke, executive director of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Divine Worship, said that he hopes the potential new prayer book will be helpful for laypeople who want to minister to the ...

When someone you care about is sick, it can be difficult to find the right words to comfort them. Prayer can be a powerful way to offer support, bringing peace, strength and sometimes, hope, to both ...

The book that the bishops are voting to create will be a compilation of those prayers, drawn from multiple sources traditionally used in ministry to the sick. Only priests are allowed to perform the ...

Sister Maria Eden Loyola, OSC, of the Poor Clare Monastery in Langhorne, is showing significant signs of recovery following a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While these prayers for healing can be an important part of your toolkit, it's essential to find other ...

The death of a loved one can bring grief that can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. In these moments of sorrow, Catholic rituals can serve as a source of comfort and guidance, helping individuals ...

May is a month to honor mothers. Mother’s Day falls on May 11 this year in the United States and Canada as the Catholic tradition continues of honoring, throughout the entire month, Mary, the mother ...