Spirituality
Be amazed at the ‘wow’ of God’s gifts of love
Msgr. Joseph Prior sees in Jesus' miracle of the wedding at Cana a cause for amazement at how God gives lavishly so his plan of love can be accomplished for all.
Readings of the Holy Mass – The Baptism of the Lord
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.
As with Jesus, work for justice and freedom begins with baptism
This Sunday's observance of the Baptism of Lord, ending the Christmas season, shows how Jesus' ministry begins with his being filled with the Holy Spirit, as does ours today.
A new song for an old and weary world
A country music hit reminds Gina Christian that we're called more than ever to lift up Christ amid increasing violence, sickness, tragedy and confusion.
Jesus is answer to ‘crisis of faith’ in society, pope says on Epiphany
Christians must allow themselves to be "unsettled by the questions of our children, and by the doubts, hopes and desires of the men and women of our time," Pope Francis said.
10 ways to grow in Catholic faith for 2022
Forget those flimsy new year's resolutions -- these tried-and-true spiritual practices of devotion, formation and good living will help you all year long, writes Gia Myers.
Even when rejected, God seeks out his children, pope says
"This is God's work: to come among us," Pope Francis said Jan. 2. Whether we feel unworthy, unwilling, not ready or reject him, "he prefers to come anyway."
Readings of the Holy Mass – Epiphany of the Lord
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.
Our Epiphany moment: all are invited to Christ, the Light
In a time of darkness and uncertainty, Jesus remains the light of life for all people, as the magi discovered at his birth. Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the feast this Sunday.
Come as you are to Bethlehem
Whether you're bedraggled or brokenhearted, anxious or addicted, the Christ Child longs to embrace you in a love that will take your breath away and give you new life, writes Gina Christian.