The rosary and the Divine Mercy devotion come together with these extracts from St Faustina's diary, which form meditations on the Luminous Mysteries.

Finding the perfect Advent read is essential for preparing for Christmas. The book you choose for Advent is the book that will guide you in preparing for the coming of Jesus. Thankfully, we've created this handy guide for you to help you determine which book is for you! There's something for everyone this Advent!

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.