Spirituality
Jesus the shepherd promises union in the hand of God
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the readings for this Sunday's Mass, which show how Christ gathers all into the Father's loving embrace and sends us out to share that same love with everyone.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fourth Sunday of Easter
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.
Why do Bible passages condone aggression?
Father Ken Doyle answers a reader's question about "dark" portions of the Old Testament, and explains the long arc of salvation history. He also discusses the prayers to and for deceased loved ones.
A queen on the run
While a British monarch would never run, Gina Christian reflects on how the holy haste of Mary, the mother of God, inspires us to rush to heal a wounded world.
‘Do you love me?’ Jesus teaches on love, mercy, service
Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, but after the resurrection the Lord tells his disciple, and everyone, what love and discipleship entail, as Msgr. Joseph Prior writes on the readings for this Sunday's Mass.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Third Sunday of Easter
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.
Easter is over — has anything changed?
The joy of finishing up a community theater show was short lived for Gina Christian. But not so after Easter, which should suffuse our actions with a new energy and a clear mission to transform a broken world.
Can a divorced person distribute holy Communion?
Father Ken Doyle clarifies misconceptions Catholics have about divorce and the sacraments. In response to another reader, he explains the meaning of "apostolic succession" and why this doctrine is important.
Christian life impossible without the Holy Spirit, pope says
Christians must allow themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit if they expect to live a Christian life, Pope Francis said.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Second Sunday of Easter
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.