Spirituality
Married Couples: Missionaries of God’s Love for the World
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus gives a reply about divorce and teaches on the gift of marriage. Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the married couples he has known and how they imperfectly but beautifully witness to God's love in the life they live together.
Facing Temptation, Avoiding Sin Requires a Deep Look Inside
Envy and jealousy appear in this Sunday's readings. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus' teaching on the temptation to sin by showing the Lord's encouragement and promise of abundant life in him.
Be the Loving Servant to the Weakest, Jesus Tells His Disciples
Recognizing another person's needs before one’s own, and then responding to those needs, is an act of sacrificial love to which Jesus calls his disciples. It's an act of carrying one's cross with him from suffering to new life, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Jesus Invites Us to Carry Our Cross with Love, to Life
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains that we may see the crosses in our life as suffering, but God sees them as love, as Jesus saw his own suffering on the cross as an act of love for everyone.
Action of Jesus Heals Us, Gives Life Meaning, Transforms World
How might we thank Jesus for his gifts of healing in our life? Msgr. Joseph Prior offers the story of a successful coach who did so publicly -- just like those in the Gospel who praise the Lord "who has done all things well."
To Cultivate the Law of Love, Jesus Reminds Us to Live Just Lives
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains that in this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that in order to live lives that are just and filled with joy and peace, we need to focus on the law of love in our hearts.
As His Followers Show Doubt, Jesus Asks for Act of Faith
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains that when Jesus' identifies himself as the One who offers his own body, and who will be crucified, many disciples turned away. The remaining few professed their trust in him, as we are invited to do today.
Jesus Invites Us to the Meal of Himself, for Union With the Father
The Bread of Life discourse continues in this Sunday's Gospel, in which Jesus teaches the people how his body and blood are true food and drink. Msgr. Joseph Prior shows the link between this food, the cross, the resurrection and eternal life.
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.