Spirituality
Jesus Gives Clear Answer to Parable’s Question, ‘Who Is my Neighbor?’
Msgr. Joseph Prior unpacks the classic story of the Good Samaritan that Jesus tells in this Sunday’s Gospel. We hear the Lord speaking to our hearts and inviting us to open our minds to our neighbors, and treat them with mercy.
Too Busy to Feel Joy? Try Acts of Gratitude to God as Antidote
Reflecting on this Sunday's readings, Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the great gift of God's love for us, and how gratitude to God brings the gift of joy despite all of life's busyness.
Jesus Invited Peter and Paul to Share Their Faith, and Calls Us as Well
On this Sunday's Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the Church honors two saints who responded to the Lord's call to "Go out to all the nations" and draw them to God. They followed that call to their death, explains Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Corpus Christi Feast Focuses Attention on Christ’s Presence With Us
This Sunday's Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ reminds us that our Lord remains truly present within us and in our churches, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Embracing the Mystery of the Holy Trinity
As we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday, Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the divine mystery of One God in Three Persons.
At Pentecost, the Church Finds Its Voice
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how Pentecost marked the Church’s beginning — a moment of divine action, spiritual unity, and mission in the world.
Unity That Jesus Prays for Is Our Share in Divine Love
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus prays for communion of all who believe in him. Msgr. Joseph Prior likens this participation in God's own life to the ever-present rays of sunshine.
Peace Jesus Gives Isn’t Far Away, But Within
Jesus brings the gift of peace himself as he dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, Msgr. Joseph Prior explains. For this reason, the Lord tells us to "not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”
By Loving Others Through Self-Sacrifice, We ‘See the Face of God’
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the readings for this Fifth Sunday of Easter, in which we learn that God is love. God loves us and calls us to love one another completely as Jesus did: with the total gift of self.
As a Shepherd, Our New Pope Leads a Flock ‘From Every Nation’
Like most people, Msgr. Joseph Prior watched the election of Pope Leo XIV with great interest. He noted how the people in Rome represented the diversity of the universal Church, a theme reflected in the readings for this Sunday.