Spirituality
Faith formation for people with disabilities
Christ commands that the good news of his love be proclaimed to all nations, and that mission includes those who experience physical or mental challenges. In this set of articles from our partner Catholic News Service, we examine best practices in catechesis for those with disabilities.
Teaching children with disabilities about Christ
Every member of the body of Christ deserves to be fully formed in the faith, and a number of resources are available to ensure that all can be made aware of the love God has for each individual.
Catechesis and persons with disabilities
Good faith formation accommodates those for whom the proclamation of the Gospel requires a fresh approach, so that each person within the body of Christ may be fully encountered.
Choose the way of the Lord, not of earthly wealth
The parable of the dishonest steward shows how willing we are to put our energies into temporary riches, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Securing the true treasure of eternal life with Christ is worth our highest efforts.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Twenty-fifth 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.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Twenty-fourth 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.
As for the Prodigal Son, the unseen Father draws us to his mercy
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the "parables of the lost" in the Gospel reading for this Sunday, including the beloved story of the wayward son who finds healing from the father though he seemed far away.
No worries if it’s been many years since your last confession
Father Kenneth Doyle tells a person who'd like to come back to the sacrament of penance that a priest can be very helpful toward anyone making a general confession in order to receive absolution of sins.
Nothing is above our ‘pray grade’
The world may box us in with strict job classifications and limiting labels, but God doesn't, writes Gina Christian. As his children, we can boldly approach a Lord whom Scripture tells us can do "far more than all we ask or imagine."
Through Mary, our ‘banged up’ efforts become gifts to God
Crumpled flowers in the hands of his eager children remind Patrick Walsh how the Blessed Mother transforms our imperfect offerings into a joyful sacrifice, made in love.