Spirituality
Living a life of mercy makes forgiveness possible
The seemingly simple acts of kindness we do each day prepare us to extend forgiveness to others in extraordinary ways, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday's readings for Mass.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Seventh 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.
Pedaling toward eternity on a Peloton bike
Katie Prejean McGrady got an exercise bike for her health, her kids and her future. That's a lot like living a sacramental life, whose ultimate life goal is a future in heaven with Jesus.
As bishops call for prayer, we share in the sufferings of Ukraine
The heart renewed by Christ knows no borders, and though "neither politicians nor strategists," we can lift up the Ukrainian people to the Lord as they face the dire threat of invasion, writes Gina Christian.
Why did the Catholic rule on cremation change?
The policy allowing cremation went into effect almost 60 years ago, although burial of the deceased is still preferred, Father Ken Doyle explains to a reader in his Q & A.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Sixth 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.
Hope of Jesus’ resurrection is our key to faith
Faith provides hope which helps Christians deal with the sufferings in life and propels us forward through death to resurrection, the fullness of life, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Finding our true selves in Jesus Christ
St. Joan of Arc didn't have a passport (or even a last name), but she knew who she really was -- an assurance needed more than ever amid so many modern labels for the human person, writes Gina Christian.
You are the beloved one of God
Writer Kim Griffin explores how a child's love for his baby sister mirrors how God loves each of us for who we are as his children, not for the lies we tell ourselves.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fifth 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.