The people of Rakunai, Papua New Guinea, in 1942 would not have believed that their local catechist would be one of the great Catholic figures of the 20th century and eventually a saint. Yet that is...
At that time Jesus exclaimed:“I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to little ones.Yes...
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Table of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first...
Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful...
Ash Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...
If you’ve ever felt like your purpose wasn’t really about you, St. John the Baptist is your saint. He is one of the most important figures in all of Christianity. Jesus called him the greatest man...
Do we even have to tell you that we at FOCUS love the saints? From the earliest saints to the ones who walked among us just decades ago, saints are and have always been the life of the Church. They...
The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most beloved devotions in the Catholic Church, reminding us of Christ’s deep love and mercy for every soul. Whether you are just beginning this...