Much to their parents’ surprise, a growing number of 20-somethings are embracing old parts of the Catholic tradition on their own terms. He may be only 22, but...
Personal spirituality
Read U.S. Catholic’s coverage of personal spirituality, offering insights, stories, and resources to nurture your prayer, discernment, and spiritual growth.
Genesis’ second chapter tells a story of how God planted a garden, then created human beings to till it. The reason is obvious: Gardens are a lot of work, so...
Catholics are using the latest tools to connect ancient faith with today’s digital reality. Less than a decade ago, social and media wouldn’t have been seen...
In one month last year Americans spent 63.5 billion minutes engaging in social media. Drawing conclusions from another study, a January article in the...
A web video competition shows young Catholics how they can share their faith online. God’s providence can manifest through technology, according to Suzanne...
As a tour guide, Rick Steves directs travelers to hotels, restaurants, and museums in Europe, but he points them to God in the developing world. Rick Steves...
Whether it’s for some R&R, service, or education, U.S. Catholic readers say pack your bags and get going. Call them globetrotters, road-trippers...
I shy away from many popular spiritual movements, which seem to come and go like feathers in the breeze. But Celtic spirituality is not one of these. Celtic...
To the undiscerning seeker, the slew of spiritual books on bestseller lists and bookstore shelves these days can be overwhelming. Tantalizing titles promise...
It’s OK if you don’t like beets. There’s a dish for every taste on the Catholic table. Jesus must have enjoyed eating. If his opponents...
