Opening prayers are more than tradition—they prepare hearts, invite God’s presence, and set a unifying tone for worship. They shift focus from daily distractions to spiritual readiness. When ...

Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican May 19, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ ...

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Are you ever distracted in prayer? I bet I know that answer to that question. Yes, of course! Everyone is. It’s one of the most common concerns, or complaints, that I hear about prayer. So how do you ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Any house wife knows that the best way to remember the things she meant to do and forgot is to start praying. They will come ...

For the Most Recent in 'The Best in Catholic Blogging' click on Big Pulpit. Tito Edwards Tito Edwards manages Catholic websites for the new evangelization that Pope John Paul II and then Pope Benedict ...