The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to ... Printed with permission from Catholic Expert.

Use our prayers to pray for all people who are displaced, refugees, migrants and those who have had to leave their homes in search of a better life for themselves and their families. The Department ...

Explore our selection of free prayers and reflections to use with young people in Catholic secondary schools.

Celebrate the Advent season of hope and preparation with a retreat day of prayer, presentation, Mass, Penance and ...

This year’s retreat will focus on how to share the gifts of faith, hope, joy, peace, and love. It will take place at ...

On Election Day, Catholic faithful across the nation are turning to prayer before -- and after -- heading to the polls Nov. 5 ...

On Election Day, Catholic faithful across the nation are turning to prayer before -- and after -- heading to the polls Nov. 5 ...

Photo: Shen Hong/Xinhua via ZUMA Press/AFP via Getty Images During weekly Shabbat services at my synagogue, we recite a prayer for the well-being of the United States and for the leaders who ...

The recitation of Shahadah symbolizes the acceptance of the Islamic faith, and it is also recited during daily prayers. 2) Salah (ritual prayer) Salah or ritual prayer is an essential aspect of ...

On Election Day, Catholic faithful across the nation are turning to prayer before -- and after -- heading to the polls Nov. 5 ...

Tsunamis pose a significant threat to all of us, but they are particularly dangerous for certain groups of people, such as women, children, people with disabilities, and older persons. The main ...