O Lord, I come before you just as David did so many years ago. I come freely admitting my sins. I come humbly, acknowledging that my offenses have been an affront to your holiness, your justice, and your love. Have mercy on me, Lord! More »

Brothers and sisters, let us intercede for our Pope Emeritus Benedict as he begins his new life of prayer for the Church. More »

Today, with the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, we begin a new chapter in the long history of our Church. No doubt, the Holy Father’s decision to step down will be discussed, dissected, and analyzed for centuries to come. For myself, I see it as the humble and selfless act of a man with heroic love for Jesus and the Church. More »

Why are we so shocked when our lives get filled with stress? Why are so many Christians still so often without joy? Why are anxiety and worry more prevalent than peace in many modern believers? I’ll throw out one possible answer: We don’t pray enough. More »

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Let us pray together these prayers: More »

Grant me, almighty and merciful God, to desire fervently, to investigate wisely, to acknowledge sincerely, and to fulfill perfectly the things that please you. More »

Brothers and sisters, let us join with the Holy Father and Christians around the world in praying for these special needs: More »

In any age, the murder of innocent, defenseless children is an unspeakable horror. Who of us could not be moved to great sorrow—even anger—by such acts of violence? How could Herod order such an abominable act? More »