For many children, bedtime prayers are a soothing ritual that helps bring another day to a close. Astute Catholic parents see in them something more: an opportunity to introduce their children to the ...

Since many of us have school, jobs, or other commitments to attend to throughout the day, nighttime is the perfect hour to refocus, recenter, and reconnect with God. In the silence of night, one can ...

Each evening, it's normal to think back on what happened during the day, as well as mentally plan for the next day ahead. This time of reflection and preparation might trigger an array of responses ...

I have asked you, dear readers, to share with me the bedtime prayers taught to you by your parents and again you have filled my inbox with joy, piety and love. Bedtime prayers are deeply important ...

The overwhelming response from readers to my request for bedtime prayers reinforces my belief that children are innately spiritual and remain so until adults take their natural faith away from them.

So many beautiful bedtime prayers are piling up in my inbox. Thank you, dear readers. Here is a sweet prayer from C that does not touch the problem of frightening kids with the phrase, “And if I die ...

I’m learning that motherhood is less about technique and more about wisdom and formation. Almost six months ago, I had my first baby. Ever since, I’ve been thinking about sleep: how long; how deep; ...