Spirituality
Thanks to the Spirit, fruits of Pentecost grow in us
Bearing the fruit of a virtuous life is not in our power alone -- we can't give what we don't have -- but by growing in the Holy Spirit that moves in our lives, we can bear much good fruit.
The evolution of Pentecost
Pentecost was the decisive event in the early church, the motivation for the apostles to preach fearlessly about Jesus and his redemptive mission and the inspiration for centuries of art and music.
A heart renewed is the promise of Pentecost
Christian spirituality focuses the mind on all the richness found beneath whatever is most readily visible to us. The Spirit's coming sets in motion a journey into holiness, for everyone.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Pentecost Sunday
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.
Christ’s disciples will be led where they do not want to go, pope says
Priests are called to love, care for others and prepare for the cross, Pope Francis said.
Readers agree, beg to differ on response to street beggars
Father Ken Doyle's Q&A presents the strong response he received from a recent column on how, or whether, to give money to people begging on streets. The helpful or angry responses add to the discussion.
Encouragement should be heritage a pope or bishop leaves, pope says
When a bishop leaves a diocese, he should give an honest assessment of what he has done and where he has fallen short, but mostly he should encourage people to follow the Lord, Pope Francis said.
You’re engaged to be married — now it’s time to prepare
Engaged couples should begin to form the habits and virtues they will carry into married life. This package of stories can help couples strengthen their relationship before their big day.
An unusual piece of advice: Talk about routines and rituals
It's valuable to begin married life with a set of simple but intentional commitments to ensure that amid difficulties and busyness, couples can be guided by rhythms and routines that make time and space for the relationships that matter most.
Your engagement: Go for grace, not perfection
Beyond the guest list, caterer and high expectations fed by social media, couples can grow closer by sharing the sacraments of confession and Eucharist in order to deepen their relationship as "training for married life."