Spirituality

As God shows patience with us, we must show it to others

Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on patience as the theme for this Sunday's readings for Mass, including Jesus' parable of the mustard seed. In time, our longing for union with God will be satisfied.

Readings of the holy Mass – Sixteenth 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.

Evangelization: A daunting, but surprisingly simple, task

Our faith is meant to be shared, but many Catholic shy away from the call to evangelize. In our package from Catholic News Service, we look more closely at what it means to be an everyday missionary.

The extraordinary mission of ordinary Catholics

The catechism's call to evangelize is a summons to sainthood, one that we can fulfill by building friendships and praying for others.

Anyone can evangelize — here’s how

Speaking the word of God to others starts with listening to them, then sharing our faith with gentleness and compassion.

The prophets as communicators of God’s word

Before Christ revealed the fullness of God, the prophets were the channel of the divine word. These ancient voices -- often strange and challenging -- continue to inspire our mission today.

In a prayerful place, find the ‘right amount of distraction’

Writing from a not-too-quiet spot outside Rome, Michelle Francl-Donnay thinks of the jackhammers at work near her office in Bryn Mawr, and is grateful to pray amidst just a bit of blessed sounds.

The Divine Gardener seeks to plant his Word into our hearts

It's the time of year for harvesting summer fruits and veggies from plants started in spring. Msgr. Joseph Prior looks at the parable of the sower and its invitation to open our hearts to God.

Readings of the holy Mass – Fifteenth 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.

Praise God when you have to go

Writer Gina Christian finds it’s fitting to praise the Lord for, and not take for granted, a seldom discussed but necessary bodily function.