The most perfect form of prayer

Even at their most distracted, our children are absorbing the seeds of our faith that will sprout over time and grow – my husband and I hope – into a beautiful faith
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in HHS mandate case

During oral arguments March 23 at the Supreme Court, attorneys on both sides of the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement examined how the mandate either violates or strikes a balance with religious freedom.
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What is God like?

There are two theological questions of enormous importance, an exploration into God: "What is God like?" and "How must I behave?" ​
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Vatican spokesman: Archives on Argentine dictatorship to be opened

At the request of Pope Francis, material in the Vatican Secret archives relating to Argentina’s “Dirty War” is expected to be opened in the coming months, the Vatican spokesman said.
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From Parkville school to Dundalk outreach, with love

Students from St. Ursula School reach out through "Faith in Action" initiative.
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‘Let them serve’: Baltimore students join hundreds in standing with Little Sisters of the Poor

Mount de Sales students showed their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court.
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Babe Ruth never forgot influence of Xaverian brother

Babe Ruth: "Don’t get the idea that I’m proud of my harum-scarum youth. I’m not. I simply had a rotten start in life, and it took me a long time to get my bearings."
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U.S. charities worry about impact of Zika spread in impoverished Haiti

Several reported cases of Zika infection in the U.S. are thought to have originated with individuals who traveled to Haiti and Latin America.
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Pope condemns ‘blind violence,’ offers prayers after Brussels attacks

Pope Francis condemns ‘cruel abominations’ of Belgium attacks and offers his prayers.
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Chrism Mass: Mercy the ‘sum and substance’ of church’s ministry, says archbishop

Hundreds of priests renewed their commitment to priestly service during the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Lori.
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The disorienting quality of real prayer

In the eastern Christian tradition, the "Jesus prayer" is all-important. Whether recited throughout the day by the contemplative monk or spoken occasionally by the business person immersed in the cares of the secular world, this prayer anchors the spiritual life of many Christians.
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‘Doing science is an act of worship,’ Vatican astronomer says

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno finds no conflict between the science he pursues in studying meteorites and the Catholic faith he practices every day.
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