The First Saturdays devotion was requested by Our Lady of Fatima, who promised "to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation all those who, in order to make reparation to me, on the First Saturday of five successive months, go to confession, receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary, and keep me company for a quarter of an hour, meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary."
If you've ever thought that Mass is boring or that it doesn't help you to feel closer to God, find inspiration with these five tips for appreciating the Mass more.
Find out more about how to pray the Divine Worship: Daily Office with this informative series of videos by the UK Ordinariate.
Although Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship, God must exist for us beyond that one hour on a Sunday - He must be part of our everyday lives. Thankfully, Catholics have many devotions that we can embrace! Here are some suggestions for devotions you might want to make part of your own life.
Is prayer a waste of time? How does it bring souls to God? Discover what this great Doctor of the Church, St Teresa of Avila, had to say about prayer.
There are many ways of praying. You can enjoy exploring them, but the choice might drive you crazy. If you don't know how to pray or if you'd like to refresh your prayer life, here are four simple ideas with guidance on how to practice each method of prayer.
