Articles in 'Parish Life'

Revival of the Catholic Church in the US

By Loreen Marie Derry

This is the first of a two-part article addressing the resurgence of the Catholic Church in the US. In this article, I review the trends of attendance from the periods 1970-2000, 2000-2020, and the present. I review the data from Pew Research Center and others, and we begin to speculate about the increase in attendance and converts.

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St Francis of Assisi's Portiuncula indulgence available August 1-2

By The Catholic Nurse

This indulgence was renewed indefinitely time by the decree S. Cong. of Indul., in 1911. It may be gained for each visit to church & may be applied to the souls in purgatory.

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What Are Those Traits That Jesus Favors In Certain People? Do We Have Them?

By Eileen Renders

This is an important article for all who have wondered whether Jesus favored specific people. This addresses and answers that question.

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You Can Make the Mass More Reverent

By Christian Gonzalez

Sometimes people are disappointed in the lack of reverence their local parish might have. The reverence can start from within!

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2 Tips For Those Who Have Lost Motivation to Go to Eucharistic Adoration

By Kirstie Landry

Losing the motivation to attend Adoration is, unfortunately, not uncommon. If you find yourself in that spot, this is for you.

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2 Things You Can Do to be a Modern-Day Mary Magdalene

By Kirstie Landry

Following the examples that have been set by the Saints is hard, especially in the modern times we are living in. However, there are a couple of really simple steps you can take to follow the example of Saint Mary Magdalene.

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Support your local (Arch)bishop!

By Anne Stokes, MBA, M.A. Theology

The Bishop is accountable for the spiritual well-being, and temporal administration of his flock.

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The Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Going Beyond the Mass

By John Brander Fitzpatrick

The Adoration of the Sacrament provides a rare opportunity to sit in the presence of Jesus and is a powerful supplement to the regular mass

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The Pews Are Full. The Seminaries & Convents Are Not.

By The Catholic Crusade

The seminaries are emptying, the convents are quiet, and the Church is running out of laborers — but your prayers can change that.

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6 saints of the Precious Blood

By The Catholic Nurse

In July, we commemorate Jesus' Precious Blood. Here are 6 great saints who led this charge.

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July 2026 Feast Days and Sunday Readings

By The Catholic Philadelphian

July 2026 breakdown of feast days Sunday readings

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Thanksgiving for friends

By Kenneth D'couto

Thanksgiving for good friends. Dedicated to my dear friends Cole & Lindsay Popham

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I Wrote "RETURN OR DIE" on a Pencil In Middle School: A Reminder for Confession

By Chelsey Kennedy

Words from a middle school joke now beg for serious exposition.

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Deck Crossing

By Lisa Livezey

Author Lisa Livezey offers a one-minute reflection surrounding Christian community

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The Plan to Save Catholic Education

By Gary Sullivan

All the Catholic bishops out there who want to see Catholic education succeed in their diocese need to listen to this vital message. It’s not too late to turn it around and get with the program but it will be a titanic task.

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Today in history: Antipope Clement III is elected, lessons?

By The Catholic Nurse

No counterfeit, no earthly claim, can break the Church or dim her flame.

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Today in history 6/24: Happy Birthday Jesuits!

By The Catholic Nurse

At the Ascension, Jesus told us to go make disciples. Here is how 3 men acted on this directive.

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