Catholics are required to pray according to their station in life. A Cistercian monk can’t be out washing lepers all day. But a Catholic fireman can pause three times a day to pray the Angelus. A ...

A novena is a traditional form of Catholic prayer lasting nine days. Typically, novenas focus on asking God for a specific intention and many are prayed through a saint’s intercession. Novenas are a ...

A new book from Ascension is inspiring Catholics to experience the power of novenas with a pocket guide to dive deeper into this traditional form of prayer. “Pocket Guide to Novenas” by Annie and John ...

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., is pictured in an Aug. 8, 2018, photo. (Credit: CNS photo/Archdiocese of Louisville.) Listen LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Times of uncertainty are times to ...