Spirituality
True discipleship demands that we lay down our lives for others
Following Jesus requires self-sacrifice, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Although some believers are called to take great risks, most of us must simply die to self in everyday ways so that we can serve those around us.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Divorce alone does not disqualify a Catholic from receiving holy Communion
Father Kenneth Doyle advises a recently divorced reader about the Eucharist, chastity and dating. He counsels a second reader on how to encourage loved ones to attend Sunday Mass, without being judgmental.
When devil is unleashed, humility is the only weapon, pope says
When unjustly insulted and accused, Jesus showed his power and authority not by admonishing others but by being humble and meek, Pope Francis said.
Faith in Christ isn’t professed in words but in deeds, pope says
True followers of Jesus profess their faith not through pre-packaged platitudes but rather through concrete actions of love for their neighbors, Pope Francis said.
Jesus joins us in our suffering, and conquers it
Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on this Sunday's Gospel by telling the story of how a young paraplegic woman discovered Christ in her suffering, through the cross and through the resurrection.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
What the world needs now is Aunt Barbara
On a rainy road trip to a central Pennsylvania burial, Gina Christian met an elderly woman who preached with pie and evangelized through second helpings -- a model today of pure love for everyone.
The meaning of life is love, pope says
Today, more than ever, the world needs a revolution of tenderness, Pope Francis said.
Christians without mercy live like worldly pagans, pope says
Christians are not defined by their baptism but by whether they live their lives according to God's command to love their enemies, Pope Francis said.