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Anxiety often thrives in an environment of negativity, worry, and fear in our lives. The antidote is gratitude. Philippians 4 ...

We all know that life can be hard. We face challenges, disappointments and even persecution, especially those who follow ...

The call to people who suffer from old age, physical pain, loneliness and sickness springs from Christ’s suffering on the ...

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that God waits for us with open arms, no matter how ...

God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel ...

Jesus said in Matthew chapter 18 that ... He longs to save you and give you eternal life. I John 1:9 promises, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to ...

On the feast when the Catholic Church especially celebrates the mystery of the Eucharist — namely, the Real Presence of Jesus ...

Easter is a powerful holiday that is celebrated in the Catholic tradition for many days. And the church's mission during this ...

We can't leave out the “bad news of the Gospel.” If people aren't told about trials and tribulations, they'll blame God when ...

The Navajo Nation Council has taken a stance as citizens have expressed outrage over the depiction of Navajo spirituality in ...