The Catholic hymn, "Te Deum" -- which says, “You, God, we praise” -- has been used for centuries in Catholic worship for thanksgiving. Iconotheca Valvasoriana Author Jean Marot via Wikimedia Commons.

Do you make a regular practice of saying a prayer before you eat a meal? In some traditions people pray specific phrases such as, "Bless us O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive, ...

Thanksgiving is almost here and with it comes a bounty of good things like like home-cooked food (or a meal out), a gathering of loved ones and an entire day devoted to giving thanks for life's ...

In Scripture, the idea of giving thanks is not a suggestion or a recommendation, it is a command. It carries with it a similar weight as love your neighbor and give to the poor. More than 100 times, ...

On Monday, Nov. 20, the community is invited to attend a Taizé service at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville. The quiet hour of peace-filled, meditative prayer is a way to celebrate ...

Celebrating the quintessential American holiday in the Eternal City isn’t easy, but the community of U.S. Catholic expats found creative ways to bring a taste of home across the Atlantic. The NAC ...