Spirituality
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.
Listening, not lecturing: Pope Francis and young people
For a world that's looking for a new way of living, Pope Francis is hoping that an invitation to young people might have a similar outcome to that of a ragtag gang of young fishermen in Galilee 2,000 years ago.
Reaching young people on social media
Via streaming video on the internet, people consume what they want, when they want. Our Catholic ancestors evangelized by adapting to the times, and now it's our turn, writes a social media strategist.