The Mass in Focus

Readings of the holy Mass – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Pentecost stills the babbling of humanity

Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the readings for Pentecost Sunday, which tell how the Holy Spirit unites the scattered, discordant human voices into one communion in Christ.

Readings of the holy Mass – Pentecost Sunday

Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

This Sunday, Scripture teaches lessons on worship

As we gather in worship before the altar, we bear witness to the Risen Lord and are transformed by his grace, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday’s readings for Mass. We are nourished through this celebration so that we may adore Jesus in lives full of love and mercy.

Readings of the holy Mass – Seventh Sunday of Easter

Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Holy Spirit’s presence helps us become more aware of Jesus’ presence

We’re still celebrating Easter, not Pentecost, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior about this Sunday’s readings for Mass. But we are being prepared for that feast and a renewal in spirit that helps us to recognize Jesus and be animated by his love in our lives.

Readings of the holy Mass – Sixth Sunday of Easter

Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

Living the great mystery of Easter by serving others

Following Jesus each day in service to everyone leads us toward the cross and ultimately to a place in the Father’s mansion, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior about this Sunday’s Gospel reading.

Readings of the holy Mass – Fifth Sunday of Easter

Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.

By image of shepherd and sheep, Jesus leads us to better life

The relationship to which Jesus invites us with him is strengthened in personal and communal prayer in the church, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday’s readings for Mass.