Spirituality
Persevere Through Struggles with Evil to Victory, Jesus Urges
"Apocalyptic" struggles such as in the Ukraine war echo through Scripture and its stories of injustice. Jesus enters into all our battles and remains with us, Msgr. Joseph Prior writes.
Reliance on God’s Care, Not Ourselves, is Currency of Love
Our coins and dollars boldly remind us: In God We Trust. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how this Sunday's readings present stories of trust in God's providential care, and how God sustains us in our greatest need.
To Lay Groundwork for Vocations, Live in Humility
During Vocations Awareness Week, Father David O’Brien calls on Catholics to nurture the response of young people to follow God’s call to priesthood and religious life.
When We Love God and Neighbor as Ourself, We Enter the Kingdom
In this Sunday's Gospel Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is near. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus' model of loving self-sacrifice as the way to manifest God's reign today.
In Time of Stress and Fatigue, Jesus Calls Us to Joy
Worry and anxiety can weigh us down and lead to blindness, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Like the blind man in this Sunday's Gospel, we cry out to Jesus. He hears us and heals us.
Glory With Jesus Means Serving, and Suffering, Through Him
At every Mass we celebrate the self-sacrifice of Jesus and his mission of redemption. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains this model of loving service that Jesus describes for his disciples in the Gospel, and his invitation to us today.
Following Jesus Requires Us to Overcome Obstacles
In this Sunday's Gospel, a man's riches pose an obstacle to following Jesus. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the things we cling to must be renounced so we may follow Jesus on the path of life.
Married Couples: Missionaries of God’s Love for the World
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus gives a reply about divorce and teaches on the gift of marriage. Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the married couples he has known and how they imperfectly but beautifully witness to God's love in the life they live together.
Facing Temptation, Avoiding Sin Requires a Deep Look Inside
Envy and jealousy appear in this Sunday's readings. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus' teaching on the temptation to sin by showing the Lord's encouragement and promise of abundant life in him.
Be the Loving Servant to the Weakest, Jesus Tells His Disciples
Recognizing another person's needs before one’s own, and then responding to those needs, is an act of sacrificial love to which Jesus calls his disciples. It's an act of carrying one's cross with him from suffering to new life, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.