Spirituality
Readings of the Holy Mass: Baptism of the Lord
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.
Become Christ to others, and avert World War III
Jesus is not a "spiritual teddy bear," but a Savior who transformed the violence of his death into the ultimate act of love, writes Gina Christian. Through the Eucharist, we share in his triumph and renew a deeply wounded creation.
Don’t stay indifferent, ‘get your hands dirty’ pope says
It is wrong to hate someone, but it is also wrong to be indifferent, which is a camouflaged form of hatred, Pope Francis said. Love "is expressed by doing good," he said.
Don’t let the devil light ‘fire’ of war in your heart, pope says
During a Jan. 9 homily, Pope Francis said that peace begins in the heart, where the Holy Spirit empowers believers to love others and to build a just, tranquil world.
Life’s trials train Christians to be sensitive to others, pope says
In his Jan. 8 audience, Pope Francis urged listeners to rely on "the energy of faith" amid difficulties, and to have compassion for "the many shipwrecked people in history who come to our shores exhausted."
How often should I go to confession?
Father Ken Doyle answers a reader's question about receiving the sacrament of penance more than once a year, and another's question about banning the use of incense for health reasons.
Worldly spirit blurs lines between good, evil, pope says
During a Jan. 7 homily, Pope Francis said many Christians "live without knowing what is happening in their own hearts," and urged the faithful to reflect each day on their actions, while praying for "the grace of remaining in the Lord."
The Epiphany calls all people to the joy of Christ
Jesus has been revealed as the Savior of the world, through a divine plan that involves humans, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Just as the star led the Magi, we are called to lead others to the Lord.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Epiphany of the Lord
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.
This new year, resolve to follow Mary
If you're tired of setting unrealistic goals every January, simplify your life by imitating the example of Christ's mother, writes Gina Christian.