Spirituality

Readings of the Holy Mass – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Readings of the Holy Mass – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Readings of the Holy Mass – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Jesus shakes our complacency into actions of mercy

In the story of the Good Samaritan, Christ calls us to go beyond what is expected and help not an enemy but a human being in need of help, write Msgr. Joseph Prior.

Learning to see again, in ‘Things Seen and Unseen’

Literature such as Catholic poet Jeannine Marie Pitas' new collection humbles us by revealing the extraordinary in our mundane midst, and attunes us to our need.

Readings of the Holy Mass – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Jesus sends disciples on mission to help world in distress

People are sending out an SOS, reflected in our polarized culture, but Jesus sends us out to extend his invitation to peace and life, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

Readings of the Holy Mass – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Jesus calls us to be ready, and determined, to follow him

Just as Jesus was resolute in facing the cross, so must we be committed to walking in the way of the Savior, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.

The homily: Minutes to connect Scripture and daily life

For most Catholics, the pulpit offers the only chance for a true pastoral exhortation, making good homilies all the more important, writes Greg Erlandson.