Ignite your children’s love of special intentions and try praying the general intercessions as a family. Here’s why you should pray the universal prayer at home, and examples of what to do.
Increase our faith • Breaking open the word
It can be pretty tempting, in these difficult times, to be anxious or even to despair. God assures us that the promise God made to us of his care and protection will come to us as we need it. We are encouraged to be brave, to believe, and have faith—to keep on keeping on.
Meet St. Thérèse of Lisieux! • Saints for kids
Meet Saint Thérèse of Lisieux! She’s one of the Church’s most honored saints—but that doesn’t mean loving Jesus was always easy for her. Here’s the story of how she decided to turn her sacrifices into “flowers” for Jesus. Plus: Seven sayings from the saint to help you grow in holiness.
A great chasm • Breaking open the word
Worldly wealth is fleeting, this Sunday’s readings remind us, so it is wise to use it to invest in true wealth—the kind you can take to heaven.
God gets political • Breaking open the word
What does a good political or business leader do? Sunday’s readings give us God’s perspective.