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.
Meditations: September 8, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the feast of our Lady's birth.
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.
September Recollection Kit (2023)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
Life of Mary (XX): Coronation and Queenship
August 22 is the feast of our Lady's Queenship: "And the Angels pay her homage as her subjects... and the patriarchs and the prophets and the Apostles... and all sinners and you and I."
The Kingdom of God and his Justice: Justice (II)
Justice provides us with a “map” that marks out the most important goals for each day. Its definition stems from the principle that every duty is based on a relationship. A new article in the "Very Human, Very Divine" series on the virtues.
August Recollection Kit (2023)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.