Spirituality
The fine art of weeding
A backyard garden project reminds Gina Christian of the need for prudence and discernment in rooting out the things that prevent growth in our lives.
Sown in the heart, the kingdom of God blossoms in our lives
Just as the tiny mustard seed ultimately grows into a great bush, so the Lord's plan for us emerges from within to bring love and mercy to those around us.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
A tour guide to the ultimate destination
Her vision scarred by smallpox, St. Kateri Tekakwitha found the surest path to eternal life by surrendering completely to the love of Christ, even amid loneliness and persecution, writes Gina Christian.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
An open heart receives the seed of God’s Word, which bears fruit
Msgr. Joseph Prior unpacks this Sunday's readings for Mass, explaining how the disciple who accepts Christ is tremendously changed for the better because of this relationship.
Seeing the way when there’s no path ahead
Amid the ongoing global crisis, an ancient Judean king offers a powerful example of what to do when you don't know what to do, writes Gina Christian.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
We all need rest, and we find it in ‘easy yoke’ of Jesus
Faith is needed to enter into the rest and peace to which Jesus invites, so he prays to the Father for us, explains Msgr. Joseph Prior, reflecting on this Sunday's Gospel.
On Communion: ‘Many’ are forgiven, including the divorced
Father Ken Doyle explains in his weekly Q & A how a divorced man can receive Communion after confession, and the meaning of the phrase "for the forgiveness of many," not "all."