Spirituality
At Christ’s birth, ‘the soul felt its worth’
As a beloved Christmas carol reminds us, the Incarnation reveals our true and eternal value, which can never be measured by worldly standards, writes Gina Christian.
Advent Week 4: Jesus always with, and within, us
Mary's yes, coming with uncertainty just as we have experienced this year, is a yes to the Lord being not only with her, but with all of us.
Advent Week 4: Come Lord Jesus! From Annunciation to Christmas
At the Annunciation, Mary teaches us Advent hope. From Mary we learn how to hear the word of God with openness, and to replace our fears with trust in God's promised presence.
Already united with Jesus, we open our darkness to his light
This final Sunday of Advent is now the time to open our hearts, as Mary did, so we can receive her Son anew as we celebrate Christmas, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fourth Sunday of Advent
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.
Keeping watch with St. Joseph
The humble carpenter faced many sleepless hours in fulfilling the divine plan, but by remaining alert to the Lord's will, he learned the true source of rest and refreshment, writes Gina Christian.
In year of pandemic, a season of hope for coming of Jesus
While we prepare for Jesus' return and for the celebration of Christmas, we remember that he has come and is now with us, strengthening us on the journey, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Third Sunday of Advent
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.
Advent Week 3: Rejoice during bleak times
The joy of God bursting from heaven spills into our time on this Gaudete Sunday, beckoning us to quiet down, do less, be more prayerful and find joy in what Christ is offering us in this unique and strange year.
Advent Week 3: The joy of Advent and pregnancy
Writer Cassandra Palmer is expecting a child this Advent, and despite the busyness of the season, she focuses on what is quietly developing inside. She has company, as we all have the company of God.