Spirituality
For What ‘Treasure’ Will You Be Remembered?
Jesus promises the Kingdom of God to his disciples, and commands us to build not a worldly treasure but one that endures forever by caring for the poor.
Eternity Over Excess: What Truly Counts
This Sunday’s gospel challenges us to reconsider what we treasure most on earth and in spirit writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
By Teaching the ‘Our Father,’ Jesus Brings Us to the Loving Father
The most basic teaching of Christianity is that God loves every person and wants to engage with us now and forever. Msgr. Joseph Prior traces its roots to the prayer that Jesus taught us.
We Welcome Jesus into Our Hearts, as Mary Did, by Listening to Him
This Sunday's readings show hospitality to strangers remains an important part of life. We should be attentive to our guest, Jesus, when we hear his Word, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
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.