On June 1, the Catholic Church honors the memory of the early Christian philosopher St. Justin Martyr. Justin was born...

On June 2, the Catholic Church remembers two fourth-century martyrs, Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, who were highly venerated...

St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between Nov. 15, 1885, and Jan. 27, 1887, in Namugongo, Uganda. St....

Feast day: June 6 On June 6 the Catholic Church honors St. Norbert of Xanten – who started out as a frivolous and worldly...

Historically, devotion to the Heart of Mary grew up in parallel, but at a lesser intensity than that of devotion to the...

St. Romuald, who founded the Camaldolese monastic order during the early 11th century, has his liturgical memorial on June...

On June 21, the Church celebrates the life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. St. Aloysius had a great desire to serve and know God as...

Feast day: June 23 John the Baptist spent his adult life preparing the way for Jesus, and proclaiming that “the Kingdom of...

The writings of St. Irenaeus entitle him to a high place among the fathers of the Church, for they not only laid the...

If rational, extraterrestrial beings exist, what would be God’s relationship to them? A once purely speculative musing has taken on new meaning with...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling great American Catholics ahead of the July 4 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series profiling great American Catholics ahead of the July 4, 2026, celebration of the 250th anniversary of the...

I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD Christians, like Jews and Muslims, believe that only one God exists. The creed states the assumption of the ancient Shema:...

How often should we go to Mass? Practicing Catholics know that it’s important to attend Mass on Sundays, but every now and then a “holy day of...

There are several common misconceptions regarding the principles and practice of Natural Family Planning. Check out the realities behind frequent...

  The Eucharist is the summit of our faith, in which the entire story of our salvation is made real in a miraculous and powerful way. The Roman Missal...

What is prayer all about? Clement of Alexandria, a popular teacher of the early Church, put it simply: “Prayer is conversation with God.” Centuries...

Everyone passing away leaves behind material traces of his or her life. The existence of a Jewish man, called Jesus of Nazareth, is supported by...

The Italian tradition of a St. Joseph Table is a popular devotion for the Feast of St. Joseph. The “Tavola di San Giuseppe” (“St. Joseph’s Table” or...

The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a doctrine – an official teaching of the Catholic Church – and a profound mystery. With the words of...

Everyday people, including Catholics, and churches can help those experiencing a mental health crisis and save lives, according to experts. During...

Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be...

November is a time when Catholics are especially encouraged to pray for the souls of those who have gone before us in faith. The Catechism attests...

Ask most practicing Catholics whether Jesus offers Himself to us in the Eucharist, and I imagine they’d say “yes.” It is true, in a certain sense:...

In the wake of national tragedies, it is customary for public figures to offer their “thoughts and prayers” for those affected. Lately this phrase...

Catholics usher in Lent with Ash Wednesday, the start of a 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The season of Lent recalls the time...