Spirituality
Love is key to understanding mystery of Holy Trinity
God our creator has invited us into his relationship of intimate love, characterized by the Trinity and described in this Sunday's readings for Mass, which Msgr. Joseph Prior explains.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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.
Prayer not a ‘magic wand’ but humble dialogue with God, pope says
In prayer there is the "risk of not being the ones to serve God, but of expecting him to serve us," Pope Francis said. Our relationship with God is not magical but one in which he converts us, "not we who must convert God."
Say ‘yes’ to the Holy Spirit, ‘no’ to divisive ideologies, pope says
Celebrating Mass for Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis said those who listen to the Holy Spirit are not "concerned with conservatives and progressives, right and left" but are impelled to unity and "the harmony of diversity."
Healing we need in society, relationships is possible in Holy Spirit
The celebration of Pentecost reminds us that the power for healing comes from God, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. The gift of the Spirit in and among us provides the power to heal and to unite.
Meditating on Pentecost through poetry
While writing poetry, Lindsey Weishar finds herself in conversation with beauty. She hopes that her four poems here lead readers into their own conversation with the Holy Spirit.
At Pentecost, we are healed by fire
Blazes have burned throughout the past year, scorching our communities. But the flames of the Holy Spirit restore what the world has charred, transforming us into a new and glorious whole, writes Gina Christian.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Pentecost Sunday
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.
Perseverance is necessary for prayer, pope says
"True progress in spiritual life does not consist in multiplying ecstasies, but in being able to persevere in difficult times," which includes distractions and obstacles to prayer, Pope Francis said.
Monthly novena prayers to St. Joseph continue May 19
The specific intention this month is for all Christian single men and women in the pursuit of holiness. See the complete novena prayers, responses, litany and monthly intentions.