The Mass in Focus

Readings of the holy Mass – Fifth Sunday of Lent

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.

Lent is a time to see our own blindness to God’s presence

Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the readings for this Sunday’s Mass and their theme of spiritual sight and blindness. As Jesus heals a blind man, so he helps us to see better with the eyes of faith.

Readings of the holy Mass – Fourth Sunday of Lent

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.

God gives the water we need for eternal life

The Gospel account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well draws a parallel to the ancient Israelites’ need for water in the desert, Msgr. Joseph Prior writes in his reflection on the readings for Sunday’s Mass. In both cases, water leads to life and a covenant with God.

Readings of the holy Mass – Third Sunday of Lent

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.

Jesus tells us, ‘Rise, do not be afraid’

Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how in Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountain – the place of encounter with God – he instructs his disciples then and now on how to grow closer to him.

Readings of the holy Mass – Second Sunday of Lent

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.

Following Jesus’ footsteps through the desert of Lent

Our Lenten sacrifices, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior about the readings for this Sunday’s Mass, afford us the opportunity to become weak so that our faith in the Father’s love and care can become heightened in our lives.

Readings for the holy Mass – First Sunday of Lent

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.

The Kingdom of God: Jesus’ vision statement for the world

Jesus reveals the Kingdom of God in his person and teaches us how to live in the kingdom he establishes, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior about this Sunday’s readings for Mass. The primary goal of our lives is to live in Jesus and participate in his kingdom.