Praying with saints makes sense. With sinners, not so much." Then I caught myself. What about Augustine (who, of course, was both) or, for that matter, so was Peter? Irish Dominican Friar Paul B.

Joining the Pope, Catholic clergy around the country offered prayers for the deceased and condolences for victims’ loved ones ...

First Christ could have granted this particular repentant sinner what the Church refers ... such as through Baptism, Confession, prayer... Another way is Purgatory. Soap and water may be enough ...

The recent decision by delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention to affirm the use of the "sinner's prayer" – known as a prayer of repentance and "inviting Jesus into your heart" – has undermined ...

O most holy and pure virgin! O my mother! You who are the mother of my Lord, the queen of the world, the advocate and refuge of sinners! I, a most wretched sinner, now come to you. I honor you ...

Believers are encouraged to turn to Mary as their spiritual mother. As the Lord Jesus entrusted his heart to her, so we are ...

In the mornings, I practice calling out to the Lord for mercy through the Jesus prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. When I let it (and I can't overstate the ...

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How many of us have prayed the sinner’s prayer? We get swept in the emotion of what is going on, we are called to the front of a church to say a few simple words. We are given reassurance that we ...

5) The second half, "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death ... See also Lk 18:13. The earliest prayer of intercession regarding Mary (Sub Tuum) dates from the ...

“Church is a place you want people to come and feel at home and even if they’re sinners you want them to come and ask ... Kogan said he was honored to twice lead the opening morning prayer for the U.S ...

I had the opportunity to visit one of our Catholic schools for Catholic Schools Week. It has always been a great experience for me to spend some time with our schoolchildren and their teachers. One of ...