Spanish bishops say Zen meditation is not Christian prayer
MADRID, Spain (CNA) -- The Spanish bishops’ conference said that the “mindfulness” movement and other eastern meditation techniques cannot be considered a “properly Christian” practice of prayer.
Word of God must be 'beating heart' of church, pope says
VATICAN CITY - Reading the Bible and praying with it is "the best vaccine" against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on self-preservation, Pope Francis said.
Charles Lewis: A prayer for Francis the panhandler
For a number of years there was a panhandler standing outside St. Michael’s Cathedral in downtown Toronto. His name was Francis. I liked him quite a bit. Which should not be thought of as a given since there are some panhandlers who, over the years, have gotten on my nerves. I know it is not a Christian thing to say but there it is.
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ROME — To fight clerical sexual abuse, the Catholic Church must have clear laws and procedures, but it also must engage in "spiritual combat," because it is obvious the devil is at work, Pope Francis said.
Speaking Out: The beauty of Adoration
Florida Catholic school's prayer service marks one year since MSD high school shooting
In Christian prayer, there is an absence of the word 'I', Pope says
Prayer has the power to change lives, hearts, Pope Francis says
Speaking Out: The new year is for spiritual growth
It is easy for me to search the Internet for “experts” who will tell me exactly what I should do to fix my life this year.
Speaking Out: When it's hard to accept God's plan
Winter is here and I’m excited for the Advent season, but everyone who knows me knows that I love summer and I start counting down the days way too early.