The Mass in Focus
Readings for the holy Mass – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
John the Baptist takes the stand, testifies for Jesus
Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects before this Sunday’s Mass on the expert witness, St. John, who publicly identifies Jesus. As our witness to Jesus grows, so does our holiness.
Readings for the holy Mass – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Through his baptism Jesus fulfills God’s plan for us
The Christmas season ends Sunday, and Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the new commitment of obedience to God that the baptism of Jesus represents.
Readings for the holy Mass – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
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.
Readings for the holy Mass – Epiphany of the Lord
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.
Holy Family remains model of human relationships
For the feast celebrated this Sunday, Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the readings that show the bonds of love formed in the family.
Readings for the holy Mass – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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.
St. Joseph names ‘the one who saves’ amidst Christmas bustle
In these final days of Advent, Msgr. Joseph Prior reminds us of the words, “They shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” So we ask the question, when is God with us? Always.
Readings for the holy Mass – Fourth Sunday of Advent
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.