Spirituality
God’s grace transforms sinners into apostles, pope says
God uses a frail person to do his will, and not by chance, "because everything has been prepared in God's plan, said Pope Francis. "He weaves our history and, if we correspond with trust to his plan of salvation, we realize it."
How to argue for love’s sake
A terse exchange on a hot-button issue reminded Gina Christian that truth is a person -- Jesus Christ, who calls us to witness to him with both kindness and conviction.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Thirteenth 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.
Gospel reminds that in face of death, faith in Jesus saves
Whether we have a brush with death or are dealing with the challenges of living in an imperfect world, Jesus reveals his healing power to those who trust in him, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Seeing life and death through the eyes of a child
Jesus tells us to become like little children for good reason, writes Deacon Lou Malfara. Hearts that are open and innocent can easily receive the wisdom of God.
Self-righteous continue to disturb Christian community, pope says
During his June 23 general audience, the pope reflected on the Letter to the Galatians in addressing rigidity and slander among those who claim to know "the best way to be Christians."
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twelfth 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.
God leads us through the storms of life
Like Job, we may never understand the reasons for the sufferings we experience, but we can know for certain that the Lord who redeemed us will bring us safely through, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Loving our enemies: mission impossible, but not for God
Letting go of anger and resentment when we've been deeply hurt can seem utterly beyond our power, but we can fulfill this non-negotiable command of Christ by surrendering ourselves to his love, writes Gina Christian.
On the cross and still today, Jesus prays for everyone, pope says
Pope Francis concluded his series on prayer June 16, which he began a year ago, offering 38 reflections on the theme. "Even in the most painful of our sufferings, we are never alone. Jesus' prayer is with us," he said.