Spirituality
Readings of the Holy Mass – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
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.
Given attendance limits, can 11 Masses be celebrated?
While canon law permits multiple Masses, the toll on priests is high, writes Father Ken Doyle in answer to a parishioner's question. He also addresses burial at sea.
To see the Trinity, look at Jesus
Christ is the face of the incomprehensibly loving God of three Persons, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Through Jesus, we enter into this profound mystery as children of the Father.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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.
A moment of many fires
The killing of George Floyd and the protests it has sparked force us to confront ourselves, each other and the Holy Spirit, writes Gina Christian.
God waits in mystery beneath our feet
As Patrick Walsh drove down a road flanked by trees and fields, he was reminded of what glories lie beneath our creation, and the glory of God's love in all creation.
Like wind in sails, Holy Spirit moves the church
Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the readings for Pentecost Sunday with the image of a sail boat catching the wind that animates the communion of people.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Pentecost Sunday
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.
Wounded by COVID, we heal in gentleness
As we slowly emerge from coronavirus lockdown, we need more than ever to heed the words of St. Paul, who urged us to "bear with one another through love," writes Gina Christian.
Fear not silence, embrace the gift of solitude
Solitude that is caused by COVID-19 is an opportunity for achieving an inner music without noise. It is not an enemy but a friend helping us through a difficult moment, writes Father Eugene Hemrick.