When he appeared on the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time, we saw a man who appeared nervous and awestruck. He was unknown to many of us. Before giving his blessing to the world, he ...

At Wat Rat Pradit Wararam in Ban Hin Ngon, Phetchabun province, residents gather to seek blessings from the revered Luang Pho Thanjai, a uniquely beautiful Burmese-style Buddha statue. Known for its ...

Uchegbulam explains that Cardinal Onaiyekan will officiate the Thanksgiving Mass in Benin City, where he is also expected to formally declare the Foundation’s annual activities open. At the same ...

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Lord, show us your kindness and mercy. R. And grant us your salvation. V. Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come to you. V. The Lord be with you. R. And also with you. Let us pray.

It was just a day after Francis imparted what would become his final public blessing from that very same loggia on Easter. “Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter,” he said, before embarking on ...

Mild Wednesday morning Warm Wednesday afternoon with highs in the upper 70s/lower 80s Scattered showers & storms are likely starting Wednesday PM ...

Paul inserts a prayer (3:11-13) in the middle of 1 Thess to transition between the two parts of the letter. The first part (1:1-3:10) deals with Paul's relationship with the Thessalonians.