Spirituality
Jesus shows us how to answer devil’s temptations
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the Scriptures for the First Sunday of Lent, including the stories of Satan's temptations. The disciplines of Lent help fortify us in life so we can say, as Jesus did, “Get away Satan.”
Ash Wednesday, my best birthday ever
When your special day coincides with the start of Lent, dessert is off the table -- but some much-needed perspective is on the menu, writes Gina Christian.
Lent isn’t what you think, and you’re not in it alone
Many Catholics deny themselves a "Lent well spent" by forgetting that "we’re weak together, and we can become stronger together," said Father Dennis Gill, director of the archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship.
Four ways to find out if you’re ready for Lent
Author Gary Zimak takes a close look at Jesus' call to repent, and finds in it a several clues as to how the faithful can fully participate in this season of preparation.
Jesus in an unlikely (and cheap) disguise
A troubled young man who looks and dresses like popular images of Christ actually reveals the Savior's nature -- especially when he is handcuffed and escorted out of church, writes Gina Christian.
Jesus calls us to find God in our world, even when it’s broken
Even in the most troubled relationships and unfair situations, we have the opportunity to find God, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Faith is lived in community, not isolation, pope says
Speaking in Madrid Feb. 14, Pope Francis said lay Catholics live out their calling by sharing their God-given gifts with others.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
The best Valentine ever
A happily single Gina Christian reflects on finding love in places -- and people -- the world overlooks.