Spirituality
Bring fruits of your spiritual life to your parish
A person's spirituality, far from being simply his or her private prayer life, is basically one's whole life in and with God, writes Father John Catoir. The parish community is there to offer support and aid us on our journey.
Pope: The kingdom of God grows through meekness, not rigidity
God's kingdom is not a well-organized structure where only strict adherents of the law can enter but a path that is walked upon every day with meekness and docility, Pope Francis said.
What’s the church doing about vocations? Plenty, actually
A reader worries the decline in priests isn't being addressed, but Father Ken Doyle points out many new initiatives, leading to a slight rise in vocations. He also responds to a question about eating meat on Fridays.
The humble cry for mercy
Msgr. Joseph Prior, commenting on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in this Sunday's Gospel, writes on the virtue of humility when we come to God as his children seeking his help, wisdom, consolation and strength.
Readings of the holy Mass – Thirtieth 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.
Mercy offered to driver after fatal accident aids her healing
When the parents of a teenager killed by a young woman offered her their prayers and asked a prosecutor not to press charges of manslaughter, the woman felt the "most profound" experience of grace, and it has transformed her.
What would Jesus do on Halloween?
More than a fright fest or chocolate overload, Oct. 31 is the perfect time to reclaim the holiday's Catholic roots and reach out to our neighbors on the eve of All Saints Day, writes Gina Christian.
The Lord hears the persistent cry
Jesus uses a parable to teach us to pray to the all-just God without growing weary, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday's readings from Scripture.
Readings of the holy Mass – Twenty-ninth 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.
Catholics’ dilemma: Should they attend relative’s same-sex wedding?
Father Ken Doyle advises a reader who wants to preserve her family's unity while also respecting church teaching. Father Doyle also helps a reader understand prayer and God's will.