“I’m thinking about the end of time in another way,” says Ann Garrido. “Because end can mean the conclusion, the finish, but it can also mean the purpose.” For 25 years, Ann has taught homiletics, ...

The Roman Catholic prelates cited detainees’ lack of access to religious sacraments like communion. By Ruth Graham and John Ismay Ruth Graham is national reporter covering religion, faith and values.

Susan Straight, whose books include “Mecca,” “In the Country of Women” and more, is the author most recently of “Sacrament.” A Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of the Kirsch Award for Lifetime ...

The 1953 Alfred Hitchcock film "I Confess," based on an earlier play, features a priest suspected of murder. He's innocent, and has even heard the murderer's confession — but cannot clear his own name ...

We are fractured sinners in need of a Savior. Prone to wander and slack in virtue, we may feel like the frailty of our flesh fails to match the zeal in our hearts. We are constantly invited to be made ...

(The Conversation) — The Catholic Church treats information shared during confession as absolutely confidential – but that requirement can create legal dilemmas. (The Conversation) — The 1953 Alfred ...

Timothy Gabrielli does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

The 1953 Alfred Hitchcock film “I Confess,” based on an earlier play, features a priest suspected of murder. He’s innocent, and has even heard the murderer’s confession – but cannot clear his own name ...

For the Church’s first seven centuries, penance could be received no more than once in a lifetime. That policy dated back to the time of St. Peter. The New Testament tells us... - Published on August ...

According to Augustine, when we stand around the altar at the Eucharist as a community and sincerely pray the Lord’s Prayer, any sins we have committed are forgiven.... - Published on August 15, 2025 ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament has returned to Madeira Field in New Bedford this weekend. The 109th Feast features a variety of food, wine and entertainment that ...

A federal court in Washington state on Friday (July 18) temporarily blocked a new law that threatened clergy with jail if they did not break the seal of confession to report suspected child sex abuse.