Spirituality
A day that begins with prayer is a good day, pope says
Prayer is a reminder that God is nearby and so "the problems we face no longer seem to be obstacles to our happiness, but appeals from God, opportunities to encounter him," Pope Francis said.
Compassion, healing mark the kingdom of God
The Lord's reign is signaled by an infinite concern for human suffering, and a tender desire to mend the wounded and the lowly, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
How a fall on the ice restored my balance
Sprawled on the street after a winter mishap, with cars driving past, Gina Christian had a unique chance to look at the world through God's eyes.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Who is the Messiah? The One who embraces human suffering
The disciples looked for a triumphant leader but Jesus slowly unfolds the mystery of his true identity from the cross and through the resurrection, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday's readings.
Holy Name Society isn’t a relic of the past
In his weekly Q & A, Father Ken Doyle answers a reader's question about whether the Catholic society still exists (it does), and another query on prayers for the dead.
God’s word is ‘a love letter to us’ to be read every day, pope says
Pope Francis stressed the importance of stepping away from distractions and making time each day for reading even just a brief passage of the Bible, particularly the Gospels, where God says, "I am at your side and I will always be there."
Readings of the Holy Mass – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Accepting Jesus’ call to discipleship means changing our lives
Discipleship implies an ongoing relationship with Jesus, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday's Mass. Through it we allow God to mold us like clay into the persons he calls us to be.