Spirituality
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fifteenth 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.
In the fight against addiction, we have an ‘insider’ working in heaven
After battling his own alcoholism, Venerable Matt Talbot has become a beloved patron for those struggling with addiction. During the 2018 World Meeting of Families, Gina Christian will visit his shrine in Dublin, bringing the names of anyone who wishes to seek his intercession.
The relationship between science and faith
Is the Catholic faith at odds with science, or do both inform each other? In this set of articles from our partner Catholic News Service, we examine how scientific thought reveals God's loving plan of creation.
Science and religion are not opponents in a battle
Galileo's trial for heresy was more than exception than the rule for the Catholic Church, which counts a number of scientists among its saints and leaders.
What are Catholics’ opinions about faith and science?
Among religious groups, Catholics have an easier time accepting scientific findings, with some struggles and inconsistencies.
Science in the Bible expresses God’s love for us
Scripture and intellectual inquiry show that our understanding of the natural world has unfolded throughout human history. Yet the eternal truth of God's love for us remains unchanging.
Healing this century’s wounds through humble service, merciful love
As the Little Sisters of the Poor mark their 150th anniversary, Sister Constance Veit reflects on how the congregation's historic ministry to the poor and the marginalized is more relevant than ever.
Does the anointing of the sick ‘work’ for someone in a coma?
Father Kenneth Doyle reassures a grieving mother of God's merciful love, which alone restores our souls. In response to another reader's question, Father Doyle clarifies the Mass obligation for holy days.
Take a family vacation, or go on a mission trip?
A couple asks if their annual getaway should be spent helping others, rather than trying to escape the world and its problems. Deacon Paul and Helen McBlain invite them to "go beyond the norm" in service.
Reflections on ‘Humanae Vitae’ at 50 years
Written in 1968, Pope Paul VI's landmark encyclical has proven to be an insightful and often controversial assessment of sexuality, procreation and human nature itself. In this set of articles from our partner Catholic News Service, we offer several current reflections on the document.