Spirituality
Rosary prayer unites life with Christ, pope says in video message
"This simple prayer, in fact, helps us to contemplate all that God in his love has done for us and for our salvation and helps us understand that our life is united to Christ's," the pope said in a video message June 18 to pilgrims of the Ta Pinu Marian Shrine in Gozo, Malta.
Understanding Dad: A Father’s Day reflection
Fatherhood -- like all parenthood -- is a vocation, a call from God. We look at a father's complex and multifaceted role, examine references to fatherhood in the Bible and hear from fathers today.
Like any vocation, fatherhood is tough, fulfilling and a mystery
Skip the platitudes of fatherhood: Fathers are real and imperfect people who, worn down by fatigue or worry, make mistakes. They offer committed love over the years, and it changes them.
Dads teach best through their example, reliance on Christ
Paul Senz offers the stories of two dads: one who relies on Christ the Servant as his model, and another who knows his personal example teaches children more about the Catholic faith than by words.
Of all the fathers in the Bible, St. Joseph stands out
Fathers who are disciples of Christ lead their children to God most effectively by humbly following the example of St. Joseph in obeying God's will.
On the journey of life, Jesus leads and feeds us
On the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Msgr. Joseph Prior looks at the readings that describe the Lord's presence in the Eucharist as real food for our earthly pilgrimage.
Readings of the holy Mass — Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
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 of the holy Mass — Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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.
Reaching ‘out of the box’ to Catholic young people
The church will begin studying how better to engage with young people about their faith in order to "collaborate in the joy of young people rather than be tempted to take control of their faith.”
Young adult ministry: What works?
Outreach to young adults has to stay in constant motion and offer a variety of ways for people to connect -- including dodgeball. But Christ himself turns out to be the most attractive element.