Spirituality
The ‘journey of friendship’ between Catholics and Jews
After centuries of painful and at times violent religious differences, Catholic-Jewish relations are now seen as that of "co-covenanting companions," who dynamically walk with God in distinctive ways.
Muslims and Catholics: ‘We believe in the same God’
Despite widespread misperceptions and negative views, youth of both faiths are taking up the mantle of dialogue, focusing on core similarities shared by both religious groups, who serve a merciful God.
Before all Jesus’ teachings comes his relationship with us
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains that the call to discipleship, which we hear in the readings for this Sunday's Mass, begins with the call to love the Lord freely and fully in friendship, every day.
Should politicians who support abortion be excommunicated?
Catholic Church leaders differ on how to deal with legislators who vote contrary to the church's teaching, writes Father Kenneth Doyle. In response to another reader's question, Father Doyle confirms the existence of purgatory as a place of purification and hope.
Christ’s body and blood satisfy our deepest longings
Like the crowds who sought Jesus, we look for healing, direction and hope, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. In the Eucharist, the Lord meets those needs, pouring his love into the depths of our hearts.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Solemnity of the Most Holy 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.
A prayer in the face of loss
St. Ignatius of Loyola offers the words we need to release everything, including what we hold most dear, into God's hands, writes Effie Caldarola. As we learn to detach ourselves from the things of this world, a little humor also helps.
How many times are we judged after we die?
Father Kenneth Doyle clarifies the departed soul's agenda, and how it relates to the final judgment at the end of the world. In response to another question, he advises a reader on Catholic film reviews.
Trinity Sunday invites us to celebrate our relationship with the Lord
Pondering the mystery of the triune God draws us more deeply into his love, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Through Jesus, we come to know the Father, who sends his Spirit to help us grow as human beings, interconnected with one another.
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.