People born in February perceive life from angles that others often overlook. Their minds wander into the future, exploring ...

For hundreds of years, Catholic parishes in coastal cities have participated in the tradition of blessing the sea and praying for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Feast of the ...

When I think of Christmas and tradition, I fondly think of Grandma Mary Trubisky and her honey jar. When I was a youngster, ...

This blessing is designed for use with groups, inviting those present to each find a partner to bless. However, it could also be used by just two persons, with one blessing the other. When used with ...

When Sister Anna Koop blessed a same-sex couple 15 years ago, it seemed natural to do so. The couple — one a friend of Koop's — were very much in love, and "Jesus did not say love was confined," said ...

Shortly after Pope Francis visited the United States in September, many churches invoked his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, in services of blessing animals. From the spectacular event at the ...

Noeleen, Noella, Nollaig, Natalie, Natalia, Natasha, Nathan, Nathaniel and Natale are all variations of this beautiful ...

Tortitude Cat Cafe has installed a Pet Blessing Box just outside of the establishment offering locals a free communal ...

The Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors unveiled a Blessing Box outside its Stroud Township office filled with dry goods ...

Bird Key celebrants decorated their boats, socialized and joined in a prayer for those sailing waters near and far.

On the fifth floor of the clinic at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, nurses scurry from room to room, tending, soothing, answering questions. It’s an unlikely oasis for contemplation, but that’s what ...

The quiet divine blessing that each birth month tends to bring is explained below. Regardless of your birth month, this gift ...