Spirituality
Rooted in Scripture, the Eucharist is the center of the Christian life
Christ unites himself to us and to each other through his body and blood, made present in the bread and wine of this sacrament. The Old and New Testaments, as well as church teaching, witness to this profound mystery.
In the Eucharist, we become what we receive
When we partake of the body and blood of Christ, we are transformed into his life-giving presence in the world.
Eucharistic adoration makes a comeback
After a modern decline, the ancient practice of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is reviving among religious and lay alike. The one-on-one encounter with Jesus "tans the soul" with "divine sunlight."
On the issue of stipends, don’t ask how much a Mass ‘costs’
Father Ken Doyle delves into the sticky matter of monetary offerings for Mass intentions. Though he dislikes the appearance of impropriety, there are good reasons for, and against, the practice.
Jesus invites us to encounter him anew in a life-changing relationship
The call of the disciples is also our call to life in its fullness, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. When we respond, we are transformed by the Lord's power to heal and to save us.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fourth 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.
Through the sacrament of reconciliation, God’s mercy flows into our lives
A new catechetical series of stories on the Catholic sacraments by our partner Catholic News Service continues with reconciliation, which brings God's mercy and forgiveness into our lives.
The biblical basis for the sacrament of reconciliation
Throughout all of Scripture, God calls us to forsake our sinfulness and to return to him. In Christ, this call to restoration is made perfect -- and possible.
Been away from confession? God’s mercy still calls
Many adults shy away from the sacrament of reconciliation out of fear and shame. Yet the healing offered by this grace-filled encounter with God's mercy is profound.
Regular trips to the confessional wash away the build-up of sin
Just as you routinely see a dentist to keep your teeth healthy, frequent reception of the sacrament of reconciliation cleanses your soul, restoring it through God's mercy.