VATICAN CITY -- Pope John Paul II this week announced the first major changes to the rosary in centuries and urged all Christians to rediscover the "mystic profundity" the rosary can offer in prayer ...

At Pentecost, the Old Testament spring harvest festival characterized by offerings to God in the direction of the four winds, the Church is overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit coming in wind and fire. The ...

NEW BEDFORD — October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Sponsored by the Legion of Mary, a traditional Living Rosary will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at St. Joseph-St. Therese Church, 51 Duncan St ...

I'm a big believer in unforeseen catastrophes that crush the best-laid plans of mice and men. The Titanic sinks and people say, "How could this happen?" I say, "It figures." I'm the guy who listens ...

In titling this piece “In defense of” I do not mean that either the Rosary or meditation is under attack. I use the word defense as a synonym for justification, to support, or to protect. For many ...

VATICAN CITY -- Putting his personal stamp on a Roman Catholic tradition virtually untouched in 500 years, Pope John Paul II added a new set of meditations to the church’s beloved rosary Wednesday -- ...