We often see this quote attributed to Saint John of the Cross,  “If a man wishes to be sure of the road he travels on, he must close his eyes and walk in darkness”
In the Spanish, “que si ha de acertar a ver por dónde va, tenga necesidad de llevar cerrados los ojos y de ir […]

Solitude and community are not in competition with each other.
The hermitages are not a better form of religious life than the parishes.
The goal of our lives are essentially the same.
Both forms of life provide us with the grace to love God and our brothers and sisters.
It is for each person to discover his vocation and […]

Join millions of other Americans in a nationwide effort of prater and moral rebirth in America.
 Participate in MEET AT CITY HALL
Thursday, May 3
On Thursday, May 3, America will observe the annual National Day of Prayer. Concerned individuals are urged to participate in MEET AT CITY HALL on that day. Americans are asked to gather at […]

There will be a 13-day pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, and France from November 9-21. The highlights of this journey will be visits to Fatima, Lourdes, and the Chapel of the Apparitions in Paris. The pilgrimage will also visit other holy and historic places where those in attendance can pray and marvel at the long tradition […]

The Ascension Catholic Community will pray in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit for the following intercessions this month.
For the Pope’s intention that,  following the example of the Virgin Mary, all Christians should allow themselves to be guided by the word of God and always remain attentive to signs […]

Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa said he won’t be intimidated after receiving another death threat, seemingly in response to his defense of the family founded on marriage.
The president of the Italian bishops’ conference found an envelope in his residence on Friday, containing a bullet and a photo of himself with a swastika drawn on it, […]

St. Hugh was born in 1052 in France. He grew up to be tall and handsome, gentle and courteous. Although he always wanted to live for God as a monk, he was given important positions instead. He was ordained a priest and then a bishop.
As bishop, Hugh began at once to correct the sinful customs […]

Benedict XVI will pray during May that Christians allow themselves to be guided by the Word of God.
The Apostleship of Prayer announced the general intention chosen by the Pope: “That, following the example of the Virgin Mary, all Christians should allow themselves to be guided by the Word of God and always remain attentive to […]