Escalating healthcare costs and a lack of traditional retirement plans have created financial challenges for many religious communities.

Catholics around the world take part in the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) on November 2nd.

“It was very moving,” said Father Erwin Belgica, pastor. “The people were in awe looking at the blessing of the altar.”

The new altar at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Beverly Hills was part of an extensive renovation project that began 15 months ago. Courtesy photo

As we conclude our exploration of prayer, let us remember that prayer is the turning of the body, mind and spirit to God in an intimate way.

False notions of prayer, certain “worldly” attitudes, seasons of spiritual dryness, acedia (or sloth), distraction and lack of faith can all undermine our life of prayer.

What we look at has the power to change us. Our eyes are like portals to our imagination.

Prayer is a gift of God’s grace to us. It is not something we merit. Consequently, prayer calls for our response.

At their annual June Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on a possible cause of beatification and canonization for Adele Brise.

"Young people may be concerned about the bad news that bombards us daily, yet that should not obscure their certainty that the risen Christ is with them and is more powerful than any evil."

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America for the Interim Stage of the Synod.

Christian meditative prayer differs from many of the Eastern meditation practices which seek to empty the mind.

While prayer is a very natural thing to do, it also takes practice.

The prayer guide for "A Family Psalter" has been approved by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The Lord’s Prayer reveals to us the mind, love, heart and thought of God when it comes to how and for what should we pray.

The more we allow ourselves to be drawn through the concrete signs we see and experience throughout our lives, the more we grow in holiness.

All are invited to participate and honor our priests celebrating anniversaries, including bishop Gregory Parkes who celebrates 25 years of priesthood ordination.

"We are called not only to abstain from luxuries, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully."

“Because penance is a sign of love of God but also love of neighbor.”

The catechism (1421) states that Jesus willed his Church to continue his mission of healing and salvation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said: “I am the light of the world."

“They show God’s tender love: the Creator of the universe lowered himself to take up our littleness.”

Blessed Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of the National Eucharistic Revival and one of its intercessors.

Although the story of Esther is full of numerous twists and turns, the spiritual points are clear.

The rosary is a common devotion among Catholics.