Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Christian season of fasting, prayer and almsgiving known as Lent, began as usual in a solemn way. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Inland Empire Christians joined ...

The author's Rosaries. (Courtesy of James Martin, S.J.) About 15 years ago, I was invited, along with two Jesuit friends, on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Our hosts were members of the Order of Malta. I ...

In the heart of every person, there is a desire to be in union with God. Such a union is realized and deepened by a life of prayer. Such a summons to prayer is as necessary and essential to human ...

First came The Bible in a Year, then The Catechism in a Year — now comes The Rosary in a Year, Ascension’s newest podcast that will begin on Jan. 1, 2025. Hosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames of the ...

In many of the Marian Apparitions all over the world, the Blessed Virgin Mary often emphasized the importance of praying the rosary. On May 13, 1917, in the village of Fatima, Portugal, the Blessed ...