The Mass in Focus
Mercy brings us from darkness to new life
Reflecting on Divine Mercy Sunday, Msgr. Joseph Prior shows how the apostles’ witness of the risen Jesus’ mercy passes from them to us today, calling us to offer the gift of mercy to each other.
Readings of the holy Mass – Sunday of Divine Mercy
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.
Light of Jesus’ resurrection dispels the darkness of death
From the morning of Easter "while it was still dark" to the proclamation that "the Lord is risen, alleluia!," Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the readings for the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord this Sunday.
Readings of the holy Mass – The Mass of Easter Day
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.
Palm Sunday recalls Jesus’ self-offering for us all
Christ's palm-strewn entry into Jerusalem, where he celebrates the Last Supper and gives his life on a mission of mercy on the cross, completes the turning back of mankind to God, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the holy Mass – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
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.
Lent offers the chance for mercy and a fresh start
Mercy can start a person on a new journey of life, as we see in this Sunday's Gospel of the woman about to be stoned, as explained by Msgr. Joseph Prior in his weekly reflection on the Mass.
Readings of the holy Mass – Fifth Sunday of Lent
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.
Lessons of the Prodigal Son endure for us today
In the Gospel parable, the younger son’s selfishness led him away from his father, but contrition brought him back, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on the readings for this Sunday’s Mass.
Readings of the holy Mass – Fourth Sunday of Lent
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.