“Prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” – St. Therese of Lisieux “Every human person instinctively knows how to reach out,” explains The Inner Life spiritual director Fr. Ramil Fajardo, a priest of […]Read more

Did you know? Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. On this day we praise the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and meditate on the mystery that these three persons make up one God. Here are just two ways to observe the solemnity: Sing a Hymn of Praise The Trisagium Angelicum […]Read more

What does the world need if not a little compassion? If you don’t mind me saying, 2020 has been a bit of a mess. I don’t need to tell you a list of all the unexpected and terrible things we’ve all endured so far, because you know. What’s amazing is that when Pope Francis chose […]Read more

The disturbing murder of George Floyd and the subsequent unrest and violence across our nation has reached the ears and hearts of many around the world—including our Holy Father. During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis addressed the racism and rioting that has dominated United States media attention these past days. “He said that he […]Read more

There’s a lot going on in our nation. Division, violence, injustice—and oh yeah, wasn’t there also a pandemic? If you’re a parent, you might be wondering how to help your children make sense of it all. These aren’t issues that are going to be old news next week—they’re things that our children will see and […]Read more

“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” Today is Pentecost Sunday, a day on which we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary in the Upper Room. Of course, as Catholic […]Read more

Protests have erupted across the nation following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man in Minneapolis. A viral video showed Floyd’s death as he lay face down in handcuffs, saying that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer kneeled on his neck. What began as peaceful protests in Minneapolis have morphed into violent […]Read more

You know the story… “When he came to the other side, to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, ‘What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come […]Read more

How often do you ponder the glory of heaven? Do you think about who you’d like to be reunited with one day or who you’d like to meet when you arrive? Do you consider the indescribable splendor of being in God’s presence, where no evil or pain exists? Fr. James Kubicki, Jesuit priest and regular […]Read more

“I thought I knew everything about Karol Wojtyla, St. John Paul II. I did my doctoral work on his theology,” said Msgr. Start Swetland, host of Go Ask Your FatherTM on Relevant Radio®. But even Msgr. Swetland was surprised to learn a new fact about the early life of St. John Paul II and the […]Read more

This Memorial Day might look different than in years past. Whether you’re in a state that has opened up or you’re still under lockdown, chances are you won’t be heading out to any big events or public gatherings just yet. While Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, make sure you set aside […]Read more

Why, if God knows a person is going to reject him, does he not have them just disappear after death? Why torture them with fire forever and ever? This question was posed by a young adult to her mother, who turned to Patrick Madrid for advice. “’God so loved the world that whoever believes in […]Read more