Spirituality
Spring can’t be rushed, nor can God’s plan for us
At this point, the charm of winter has worn off and impatience for transformation plagues Jessica Carney's prayer life. But she knows God is patient with creation and his will remains at work, drop by drop.
It’s never too late to become Catholic
A devout senior citizen, raised Protestant, can still be received into the Catholic faith through a modified RCIA process, writes Father Kenneth Doyle. In response to another reader, Father Doyle affirms that Ukrainian and Latin-rite Catholics are in full communion.
When we look within, mercy takes the place of judgment
Jesus calls us to examine our hearts for any thoughts or feelings that are not of God, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Through such reflection, we develop compassion for others.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Eighth 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.
God’s wrath is just as great as his mercy, pope says
Christians must not take advantage of God's forgiveness -- selfishly repeating sin after sin -- because God's wrath for those who refuse to change their ways is just as great as his mercy, Pope Francis said in a morning homily.
Jesus, remember me
Roadside memorials of people killed in crashes remind us that someone was there, someone was loved, on the roads we travel. Gina Christian knows Jesus will remember these souls. Will we?
Lent is time to let go of ‘destructive’ selfishness, pope says
The Lenten season is a reminder for Catholics that overindulgence ruptures communion with God, with others and with creation, Pope Francis said.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Seventh 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.
Does Jesus say ghosts exist?
Catholic teaching doesn't specify if souls can make occasional appearances on earth, but it does prohibit trying to summon the dead, writes Father Kenneth Doyle. He advises a second reader on whether Catholics can participate in Protestant weddings.
Every day is an opportunity to show others mercy
Jesus calls us to share the forgiveness that we ourselves have received from the Father, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. We extend this life-giving mercy to all whom we encounter through concrete acts of charity and support.