Spirituality
A queen on the run
While a British monarch would never run, Gina Christian reflects on how the holy haste of Mary, the mother of God, inspires us to rush to heal a wounded world.
‘Do you love me?’ Jesus teaches on love, mercy, service
Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, but after the resurrection the Lord tells his disciple, and everyone, what love and discipleship entail, as Msgr. Joseph Prior writes on the readings for this Sunday's Mass.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Third Sunday of Easter
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.
Easter is over — has anything changed?
The joy of finishing up a community theater show was short lived for Gina Christian. But not so after Easter, which should suffuse our actions with a new energy and a clear mission to transform a broken world.
Can a divorced person distribute holy Communion?
Father Ken Doyle clarifies misconceptions Catholics have about divorce and the sacraments. In response to another reader, he explains the meaning of "apostolic succession" and why this doctrine is important.
Christian life impossible without the Holy Spirit, pope says
Christians must allow themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit if they expect to live a Christian life, Pope Francis said.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Second Sunday of Easter
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.
‘Peace be with you’ are words for fearful, anxious people
Anxiety, stress and fear dominate American culture, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. He points to Jesus in the Gospel for this Sunday's Mass as the giver of divine mercy, if only we open our hearts to him in faith.
Should you go to Mass if you’re in pain?
Father Kenneth Doyle counsels an elderly reader who suffers from arthritis on making the effort to get to church. In response to another reader, he clarifies what an "ambo" is, and how it should be used.
In faith, we celebrate Christ’s victory over sin and death
Our belief in Jesus’ resurrection calls us to rejoice, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. At Easter, we once again proclaim with renewed vigor and in one voice: “The Lord is risen, he is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia!”