Who were the apostles?
They were "ordinary men, with defects, with weaknesses. And yet Jesus called them to be stewards of God's grace," St. Josemaría reminds us. Answers to some of the most common questions about Jesus’s twelve apostles.
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.
Examination of conscience for confession (children)
To help you know what to ask forgiveness for, consider some of these questions.
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.
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.
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.