The Church cannot endorse particular candidates or even the platforms of particular political parties. But what we can do — and must do — is offer voter education on the issues of our day.
Doctor of the Church. Mystic. Saint. Teresa of Avila is one of the greatest women in the Church ... so on her feast day, Oct. 15, what can she tell us ordinary Catholics? Brother Stephen Camara, MIC, explains.
Without Pope St. John XXIII (feast day: Oct. 11), there may not have been Church approval of the Divine Mercy message and devotion. Here's why.
By Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC
Rector, National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
Once, St Stanislaus Papczyński, our Marian founder, was at a dinner in a noble family’s home when he suddenly went into ecstasy. His companions were in awe watching him when he abruptly got up and, without speaking or waiting to be let out, levitated over the table and went home.
A weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.
As we anticipate the arrival of Hurricane Milton and pray for the victims of Hurricane Helene, we are reminded of the power of the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy!
The remarkable story of Fr. Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, is told in the new feature-length documentary, “Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story,” narrated by Jonathan Roumie and shown in theaters nationwide for one-night only, Tuesday, Oct. 8.
In honor of her feast day on Oct. 5, here are, in no particular order, the Top 22 Quotes of St. Faustina from the Diary, selected by Robert Stackpole, STD, Emeritus Director of the John Paul II Institute of Divine Mercy.
A weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.
A timely question, as pets and animals are blessed on Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The answer is: We really don't know.
Each First Friday and First Saturday, we must make a Communion of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Join us on October 4 and 5.
Saint John Paul II (feast day: Oct. 22) seems superhuman from even a quick glance at his life and the enormous contributions he made to the Church, to Poland, to Divine Mercy, and to the world. The reason for that is his fervent, persistent, mystical prayer life, which truly did make him superhuman.
