November in the Catholic-Christian tradition is the month of All Souls. It is a special time set aside to remember, honor, pray, and offer Holy Masses for the repose of the souls of our deceased loved ...

A Reflection for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time “If only my people would hear me.” I am struck by the tone of pleading in today’s responsorial psalm, in which God laments that his people do ...

In Sanatan Dharma, mantras are considered very important in the worship of any deity. Different mantras are prescribed for each ritual, such as prayer, bathing, meditation, offerings, etc. One such ...