Christ says: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Hanging on the cross, Christ is the victim of the injustice of his own people. Almost all these people, arguably, knew what they were doing, and still did it anyhow. And yet, what is the judgement of Christ? How does the One who is Love Incarnate speak? He says: “Father, forgive them.” And then, going beyond this, he makes excuses for us: “They know not what they do.”
Among the names of the most brilliant and inspiring of saints, four women stand out as being the only female Doctors of the Church. Discover their lives and their stories, and find inspiration for your own life, in this blog.
These inspiring meditations on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary by Pope Francis truly bring the events of Jesus' Passion to the forefront of our hearts and minds.
Pray to Our Lady of Fatima with this litany based on the Fatima message, asking her to sanctify the clergy, to make Catholics fervent, and help us to resist temptation.
Discover the fascinating origins of the rosary and the powerful role it has played in the history of the Church.
People who find it difficult to go to confession and non-Catholics often ask: "Why do we have to go to confession? Why can't we just go directly to God?" The answer is that Jesus instituted the sacrament because He knew human nature and He knew we would need it. Here are four reasons why.
