Spirituality
How Do We Know Jesus Loves Us? We Look to His Cross
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the paradox of how the instrument of cruelest torture and death becomes a witness to love and life. Always the cross is a reminder of God’s love.
Jesus Offers Gift of Life in Discipleship, Asks Our Commitment to It
The greatest gift, that of the Kingdom of God, is to be valued above one's possessions and relationships, Jesus teaches in this Sunday's Gospel. Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the demands of such a commitment, and the fruits it bears.
Jesus Shows How to Cross Invisible Lines of Division With Humility, Charity
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus confronts class distinctions with a parable on how taking the "lowest position" and caring for others with love transcend social status. Msgr. Joseph Prior points to the modern example of St. Katharine Drexel.
Invitation to Faith in Jesus Is Our Way Into Kingdom of God
Just "going with the flow" might suffice for casual situations, but entering heaven through the "narrow gate" takes strength, which Jesus gives to those who possess not status or wealth but faith in him, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
By Baptism We’re All Prophets, Sharing in Jesus’ Words of Life
It might be inconvenient and even dangerous to speak out against injustice like the prophet Jeremiah did. But just as Jesus called people to faithfulness because of love and trust in the Father, so too must we do, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
For What ‘Treasure’ Will You Be Remembered?
Jesus promises the Kingdom of God to his disciples, and commands us to build not a worldly treasure but one that endures forever by caring for the poor.
Eternity Over Excess: What Truly Counts
This Sunday’s gospel challenges us to reconsider what we treasure most on earth and in spirit writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
By Teaching the ‘Our Father,’ Jesus Brings Us to the Loving Father
The most basic teaching of Christianity is that God loves every person and wants to engage with us now and forever. Msgr. Joseph Prior traces its roots to the prayer that Jesus taught us.
We Welcome Jesus into Our Hearts, as Mary Did, by Listening to Him
This Sunday's readings show hospitality to strangers remains an important part of life. We should be attentive to our guest, Jesus, when we hear his Word, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Jesus Gives Clear Answer to Parable’s Question, ‘Who Is my Neighbor?’
Msgr. Joseph Prior unpacks the classic story of the Good Samaritan that Jesus tells in this Sunday’s Gospel. We hear the Lord speaking to our hearts and inviting us to open our minds to our neighbors, and treat them with mercy.