Speaking to 2,000 may pale in comparison to the 50,000 he spoke to at the National Eucharistic Congress, but Fr. Schmitz says he always prepares the same way.
In an ever-changing world, the steady rhythm of returning to something familiar (whether a prayer, a ritual, or a habit) offers stability.
Are you looking for a way to make your prayer life more personal? You may want to consider keeping a journal -- just as many saints have done.
On the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Pope Francis says he thinks "of the mothers who have lost their sons in war." He particularly mentioned the mom of a dual American-Israeli citizen.
This Catholic Asturian sanctuary is both a spiritual destination and a symbol of Spain’s historical resilience.