Lenten penance prepares us for spiritual battle

In a world in which people often pride themselves on “having no regrets,” it’s admitting we have a few, or eight, or 50.

Ash Wednesday: Making the Lenten journey as a family

Parents are the heads of their domestic church, but it's okay — and fruitful — to ask the kids what they want to do for Lent.

Catholics ‘unfriend’ social media, choose ‘digital detox’ for Lent

Lenten sacrifices aim to bring you closer to God, "something that helps lessen all the distraction and noise. And certainly social media is a lot of distractions and noise," a Maryland priest said.

The Voice of Jesus: First in a Series

In this “Christian” race, we are not competing against one another but against the physical and spiritual obstacles that stand in the way of holiness.

New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season

18 books for you to consider ordering, buying from your parish gift shop or checking out from the diocesan Kino Library.

The right Lenten fast for you

We are seeking to be mindful of our intentions and take on fewer things with greater focus on the Lord as we await the coming of the bridegroom on Easter morning.

Vietnamese priest serves villagers quarantined for coronavirus

The government sealed off the 10,600-member commune 27 miles from Hanoi for 20 days Feb. 13 due to fears over the spread of the COVID-19 strain. There were five confirmed patients Feb. 19.

Philippine bishops release additional guidelines to fight coronavirus

Catholic precautions now extend to Good Friday.

Eastern Catholic Churches are one in faith, says U.S. Syro-Malabar bishop

ROME (CNS) — While the Eastern Catholic Churches have different liturgies that highlight centuries-old cultural and religious traditions, they all remain united in their commitment to serve Christ and his Church, said Bishop Jacob Angadiath of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of St. Thomas of Chicago.

Fla. diocese declares Safe Haven Sunday to focus on harms of pornography, online exposure

Statistics show that about 30% of people are exposed to pornography before age 12 and states have passed laws declaring it a public health risk.