The Mass in Focus
We join Christ by caring for the poor and suffering
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how the “the Spirit of the Lord” proclaimed by Jesus in this Sunday’s Gospel is with everyone, in the unity of one body.
Readings of the holy Mass – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Changing water to wine, and death to life
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the miracle of the wedding feast at Cana, recounted in this Sunday's Gospel reading, and what Jesus' power to transform means to us today.
Readings of the holy Mass – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
How water set us on the way of life in Christ
Catholics celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday, and Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on what Jesus’ baptism means for us today. As Jesus humbled himself, so we too should be humble before God and each other.
Readings of the holy Mass – Baptism of the Lord
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.
Advent a time to open our hearts and reflect on the love God bestows on us
As the Advent season comes to an end, Msgr. Prior reminds us of the opportunity to be surprised by joy and focus on the "reason for the season."
Readings of the holy Mass – Fourth Sunday of Advent
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.
Jesus is the light in the darkness and never abandons us
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how the rose-colored candle of the Advent wreath reminds us to "rejoice in the Lord always," even in times of darkness in our world.
Readings of the holy Mass – Third Sunday of Advent
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.