Spirituality
Jesus the Teacher Gives a Lesson on Life, and on Trust in Him
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus expands his teaching on the Bread of Life. Msgr. Joseph Prior shows how the Lord invites us to faith in him, to listen to him and share in his sacrifice, leading us to eternal life.
Jesus Calls Us to Faith in Him that Leads to Eternal Life
As we hear further the "bread of life discourse" in this Sunday's Gospel, Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus' invitation to place our trust and faith in him who feeds us now, and leads us one day to himself in heaven.
When Life Seems Impossible, God Seeks to Move Us From Doubt to Faith
Msgr. Joseph Prior points out that the Scriptures often show people facing seemingly impossible situations. But Jesus embraces humanity with grace, proving “nothing is impossible with God.”
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, Answers All Our Needs
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how Jesus identifies himself as the Lord who walks with his people and cares for them, and raises up shepherds in our time to continue his compassionate care.
Politics in a Time of Crisis
Our problematic national political culture, with its white-hot rhetoric, will fail to achieve unity until we agree on the fundamental questions of human existence as rooted in natural law, writes Father Eric Banecker.
As With the Apostles, Jesus Sends Us All on Mission
Msgr. Joseph Prior writes that the followers of Jesus, like the prophets, possessed no special skills to be missionaries. But because God is with us, we are asked to invite others to share in God’s divine life.
Saints Peter and Paul: Models for Christian Life
On the solemnity of the saints this Saturday, Fr. Eric Banecker recounts how they embraced the adventure of discipleship and mission and how we can all follow in their example.
Sharing In The Life God Offers
Msgr. Joseph Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, offers a reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Facing the Storms of Life with Faith
Msgr. Joseph Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, offers a reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
God Shows Us the Way to Life
Msgr. Joseph Prior, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Penndel, offers a reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.