Prayer

  • June 1, 2021

With world still in knots, pope turns to Mary with prayers

Reaching the finish line of a monthlong rosary marathon, Pope Francis again turned to Mary, asking her to...
  • May 27, 2021

Rosary marathon to end with prayers that Mary undo ‘knots’ tied by COVID-19

Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church's monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary, Undoer of Knots,...
  • May 26, 2021

Darkness does not mean devil has won, pope says at audience

Prayer is not a magic wand or a way to ask God to be at one's service, Pope...
  • May 19, 2021

Perseverance is necessary for prayer, pope says

Those who overcome distractions or obstacles when praying learn the value of perseverance in times of trial, Pope...
  • May 18, 2021

Washington cardinal leads worldwide rosary for end to COVID-19 pandemic

Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory led a recitation of rosary May 17, imploring Mary to "entrust to her...
  • May 12, 2021

Pray Our Lady’s rosary for an end to pandemic

We have all heard the adage "April showers bring May flowers," but for Catholics, there's something about Mary...
  • May 12, 2021

Pope, at audience with public present, talks about the power of prayer

Holding a general audience with visitors and pilgrims present for the first time in more than six months,...
  • May 6, 2021

President, Maine bishop offer reflections for National Day of Prayer

A diverse group of Christians, including the nation's Catholic president and the bishop of the statewide Diocese of...
  • April 30, 2021

In times of trouble, church turns to prayer with Mary, theologian says

The global Catholic Church coming together to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic represents the hope...
  • April 22, 2021

Shrine prayer hotline spurred by pandemic is so successful, it’ll continue

When the world shut down last year because of the pandemic, the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann...