Spirituality
Who’s really in charge? Jesus invites to see the big picture
In the midst of this election season, Jesus reminds us that when it comes to life and living, our praise is due to God who is the source of everything that is good, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 29th 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.
Crying out to God in prayer is only source of salvation, pope says
Pope Francis reflected on the Book of Psalms, which "communicates 'knowing how to pray' through the experience of dialogue with God," often in life's painful circumstances.
God’s banquet is a feast for all
At the Lord's table, which we approach through Christ, we are richly satisfied by love if we choose to accept the divine invitation, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 28th 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.
Drowning? Grab a lifeline – the rosary
Through her "sweet chain which unites us to God," Mary stands ready to harness herself to her troubled children and lead them to Christ, writes Gina Christian.
The Goodbye Gift, at the hour of death
Local parishioner Debra Stella Ludwig describes how an act of gratitude can help in the grieving process, as it did in hers, and in your everyday life.
Image of the vineyard yields bounty of insight into our loving God
Msgr. Joseph Prior decants the readings of this Sunday's liturgy that focus on the vineyard as a sign of the kingdom that God patiently cultivates. We are called to repent and trust in him.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 27th 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.
Virtual rosary Oct. 7 aims to unite Catholics in ‘moment of prayer’ for nation
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a "moment of prayer" to unite Catholics across the country at a time when there is "much unrest and uncertainty" in the U.S.