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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

September 14 is the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. A brief history of how this feast came to be celebrated in the Church.

Special Dates

Meditations for solemnities, feasts, and memorials, as well as special periods like the novena to the Immaculate Conception, the week of prayer for Christian unity, and the Sundays of St. Joseph.

Advent and Christmas

Daily meditations for Advent and Christmas.

Ordinary Time

Daily meditations for Ordinary Time.

Examination of conscience for confession (children)

To help you know what to ask forgiveness for, consider some of these questions.

Christian Life

Examination of conscience for confession (teens)

We offer a series of questions that can help in the personal examination of conscience prior to confession. This version is intended for young people and adolescents.

Christian Life

Life of Mary (II): Birth of Mary

When Mary was born, although no one living at the time was aware of what was happening, the angels in Heaven rejoiced. The Church celebrates the Nativity of our Lady on 8 September.

Confession: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this short guide you will find help to prepare yourself to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation fruitfully: it includes an explanation of the steps for going to Confession, some examinations of conscience and texts to meditate on the greatness of the forgiveness that God wants to give us.

Christian Life

Examination of conscience for confession (adults)

We offer a series of questions that can help in the personal examination of conscience prior to confession. This version is intended for adults.

Christian Life

Coronation and Queenship: Magisterium, Saints, Poets

We celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary on August 22. These texts from the Magisterium, saints, and Christian poets can help us contemplate the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the universe.