Spirituality
Woe to the complacent who close the door to love
Msgr. Joseph Prior draws out the theme of this Sunday's readings for Mass, especially with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus: a complacent person numbed by riches can miss the chance to offer charity.
Tell your story of God’s love in your life
Cathy Peacock's life changed when she accepted that God wants to reveal himself to everyone, and she began her personal encounter with Christ. She urges everyone to share their own stories of faith.
A lifetime isn’t long enough for love
Clocks, calendars and time itself mean nothing to those who have truly fallen in love, writes Gina Christian. The Lord knows that same desire, and he aches for us to share it.
Cultivating women leaders in the church
Women have played essential roles in salvation history, with Mary as the foremost among them. In this set of articles from our partner Catholic News Service, we take a closer look at how the unique gifts and talents of women can more fully serve the Gospel mission.
Women are essential to the future of a vibrant church
In the face of both crisis and social challenge, the church needs the prophetic, experienced perspective of women more than ever. Pastoral, apostolate and diocesan positions all benefit when women are given a voice in leadership and decision-making.
How the church can invest in young women leaders
Investing in young women leaders is a win-win for the church -- a proactive strategy that will meet coming challenges, and a response to the Holy Spirit’s prompting for a deeper understanding of how women can make God more visible in the world.
Jury still out on Medjugorje, but it’s a place of prayer, grace
Father Ken Doyle explains the Vatican's current position on the alleged historical and current visitations of Mary in the Bosnian town. And in reply to a reader, he reviews the history of the true cross.
Healing the body of Christ at the cellular level
A wounded church needs a diagnosis at the microscopic level, writes Gina Christian. Only by examining our own lives can we hope to treat the infections that attack us as individuals and as a community of faith.
Is voting for pro-abortion candidate a mortal sin?
Father Kenneth Doyle advises several readers on the issue of casting the ballot for candidates who support abortion. In response to another reader, he clarifies whether the faithful should stand or kneel to receive holy Communion.
Faith formation for people with disabilities
Christ commands that the good news of his love be proclaimed to all nations, and that mission includes those who experience physical or mental challenges. In this set of articles from our partner Catholic News Service, we examine best practices in catechesis for those with disabilities.