Spirituality
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twenty-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.
Jesus’ ancient teaching on the grace of marriage still relevant today
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the Gospel reading for this Sunday's Mass, in which Jesus reframes the Pharisees' question about divorce. Since the beginning of creation, marriage has been a sign of divine and human faithfulness.
Rewriting the headlines for the better, with the help of a few Scottish sisters
Peggy and Christine Smith couldn't even attend church due to their infirmities, but their humble prayers sparked a spiritual revival that transformed their wayward village -- and we're called to do the same, writes Gina Christian.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twenty-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.
If there’s an obstacle on your spiritual journey, remove it
Anything that gets in the way of the abundant life and joy that Jesus offers is an obstacle that can frustrate us on our spiritual journey, explains Msgr. Joseph Prior. Jesus encourages us to move forward unimpeded toward the Kingdom of God.
Led to joy by a mother’s tears
As Our Lady of Sorrows, Mary shows us how anguish can break open our hearts for Christ and for others, writes Gina Christian.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twenty-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.
Acts done with love, without reward, serve the receiver and God
Jesus accepts, loves and serves those who not only are in need but who can give nothing back in return, and he calls his disciples to do the same, as Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the Gospel reading for this Sunday's Mass.
The ‘little apostle of the airlines’ who helped save thousands on 9/11
Twenty years ago, Debbie Jacobs Welsh, an attendant on the hijacked Flight 93, gave up her own life to spare others on the ground from certain death.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twenty-fourth 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.