39 1238 The baptismal water is consecrated by a prayer of epiclesis (either at this ... including those who are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church: "For men who believe in Christ ...

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

Prayer, good works and indulgences ... Moreover, they must answer the questions asked at baptism and declare that they believe in the Holy Catholic Church and in all it teaches; which would ...

With Vice President JD Vance and other allies in power, an emergent Catholic right expands political horizons and raises ...

As a member of the local ministerial group, I volunteered to write the reflections for the month of February. It’s my favorite month of the year. My husband and I will celebrate our 56th wedding ...

I am a woman at war within myself, in sight of two well-armed realities, my faith life suspended in the center. I think of ...

The dedication of the new Holy Name of Mary Church stands as a vibrant testament to the unwavering faith and commitment of ...

Within hours of participating in last year’s “Know Your Faith” competition, Tyanna Weeks faced a challenge that required her ...

A migrant is greeted by a family member outside the Returned Migrant Reception Center in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Jan. 27, ...

The Eucharist is not simply a cultural legacy. It is more than a moving performance or a beautiful ritual symbolizing ...

A Catholic church has recently been built ... which is under the protection of the Baptism Site Commission. According to the Gospel (John 1:28), this is “Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where ...