The Mass in Focus
Like the fig tree, we’ve got time before the judgment
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus’ parable for the gospel reading this Sunday in which the Lord is the gardener who cares for the tree so it can bear fruit in response to God’s mercy.
Readings of the holy Mass – Third Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
This Sunday, Jesus offers a glimpse of resurrection glory
The transfiguration of the Lord on a mountain shows his disciples, and us, what is awaiting after the trials of the passion and death of Jesus, and the transformation that happens when we listen to him.
Readings of the holy Mass – Second Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Jesus shows us the way to overcome temptation
Fasting, or giving up the things that may be good for us, helps us avoid giving into the things that are bad for us. Along with prayer, the Lenten disciplines lead to a fuller life, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the holy Mass – First Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Peter just the first of many ‘fishers’ for Christ’s disciples
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains this Sunday’s Gospel story of the great catch of fish, and what it means to put out into the deep, unknown waters of today.
Readings of the holy Mass – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Despite opposition, Jesus reveals divine love for all to share
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains this Sunday’s readings at Mass, and how despite the word of God’s prophets, people have rejected the universal call to salvation.
Readings of the holy Mass – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.