Healing was an essential part of the ministry of Jesus and of the early Church, and it remains a key part of God's plan today. Healing isn't the complete Gospel, but the Gospel isn't complete without it.

How can practices like skipping dessert, staying off social media, or abstaining from alcohol help us to grow in holiness? The value of such practices depends very much on our motivations.

Lent is generally understood as a time to grow closer to the Lord, but what does it mean to be "close" to God?

For more than three hundred years, the parishes of St. Mary's County, including our own, were administered by the Jesuits. After many months of scanning, records of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus, stored at Georgetown University, are now easily viewable online!

Perhaps you've heard of a "novena," but have you ever heard of a NINE-YEAR novena?!? Yes, you read that right.

What can Leonard Cohen's well-known song "Hallelujah" teach us about the beauty of Christmas?

The Church's mission is the spread the kingdom of God, but what is YOUR unique, unrepeatable mission as a follower of Jesus Christ?

November 8 is the memorial of a little-known saint named Elizabeth of the Trinity, a young Carmelite who teaches us that God dwells within our hearts through grace. Pray this beautiful prayer of hers!

Can Catholic teaching change? Here are five things to know!

Have you ever wondered whether you and I – yes, little ol’ you and I – can hear God’s voice? The Lord speaks interiorly to every single one of his people, but we must learn to recognize his voice.

September 1 is the feast of St. Teresa Margaret Redi of the Sacred Heart. What can this little-known saint teach us about the importance of preparing for Holy Communion?

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, whose feast is celebrated every August, offers great wisdom about growing in the love of God. What are the four "degrees" of loving God, and what can we learn from them?

A story from the life of St. Therese teaches us the power of prayer for the conversion of others.

More than once, I've heard well-intentioned Christians imply or say that we shouldn't ask God for too much in prayer, but what does the Bible say? Scripture offers practical advice on asking the Lord for the things that we need.

Imagine for a moment that you suddenly discovered a copy of a prayer book that was used daily by Jesus, Mary, and most of the saints throughout history. As it turns out, we do have such a prayer book: The 150 Psalms of the Bible have been prayed day in and day out by devout Jews for centuries, and they certainly would have been prayed by Jesus himself.

Pope Francis recently told the U.S. bishops, "I believe that we have lost the sense of adoration in our day." What is a "sense of adoration," and how can we recover it?

Among Catholics, the month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In our secular society, June is instead celebrated as “Pride Month.” So, what does the Lord want us to do during this month of June? Here are some reflections on a controversial topic.

Have you ever been to a Mass where the music, homily, architecture, or congregation left a bit to be desired? This article discusses how every celebration of the Eucharist contains an objective beauty that transcends mere aesthetics.

As we approach the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord into heaven, I’ve been thinking about what Scripture has to say about heaven. We’ll never be able to quite grasp the mystery of eternal happiness during this earthly life, but the Bible does offer a simple image that provides some insight: music.

What does Jesus mean when he says, "No one comes to the Father except through me"? What does the Catholic Church have to say about who will be saved? Here are five things that every Catholic should know.