Two nuns have lifted a lid on what it's really like to be 'brides of Jesus Christ,' spilling on everything from what it's like to leave their families behind and why they get new names to how they get ...

Last week, I happened to notice an announcement in my parish bulletin. It read something like, “Interested in Catholicism? Come join our RCIA classes.” I have to confess that I found myself half ...

“The grace of being able to love you,” she answered. Veronica wanted to be a martyr, but seemingly, the Lord has destined her to experience sorrow. One day, while praying in the garden, a large black ...

Have you ever known the Love of God? Is it possible? Is it real? Have you ever fallen upon your knees, begging Jesus to save your child, your marriage, your wife? Has He healed you of cancer, ...

I'm a sixteen year old girl [. . .] For a few years I very much wanted to be a cloistered nun, and read many works and practiced some of the spirituality of different orders. However, for a while now ...

From behind the sales, Santas, snowmen, and sleigh bells, the Birthday Boy calls to each of us. Holiday reveler, will you ...

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