Spirituality
Jesus lifts our burdens so that we can do the same for others
Whether we're facing severe trials or simply having a bad day, the Lord's merciful love transforms us into witnesses of his compassion.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 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.
Readings at Mass offer God’s ‘real-time’ help, pope says
Listening to the Scripture readings at Mass is hearing God speak directly to his people, offering spiritual sustenance and needed guidance for life's difficult journey, Pope Francis said.
The Eucharist, ‘the sum of our faith,’ draws us into the heart of Christ
A new catechetical series of stories on the Catholic sacraments by our partner Catholic News Service continues with a set of features on the Eucharist, the sacrament through which we become one with Christ.
Rooted in Scripture, the Eucharist is the center of the Christian life
Christ unites himself to us and to each other through his body and blood, made present in the bread and wine of this sacrament. The Old and New Testaments, as well as church teaching, witness to this profound mystery.
In the Eucharist, we become what we receive
When we partake of the body and blood of Christ, we are transformed into his life-giving presence in the world.
Eucharistic adoration makes a comeback
After a modern decline, the ancient practice of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is reviving among religious and lay alike. The one-on-one encounter with Jesus "tans the soul" with "divine sunlight."
On the issue of stipends, don’t ask how much a Mass ‘costs’
Father Ken Doyle delves into the sticky matter of monetary offerings for Mass intentions. Though he dislikes the appearance of impropriety, there are good reasons for, and against, the practice.
Jesus invites us to encounter him anew in a life-changing relationship
The call of the disciples is also our call to life in its fullness, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. When we respond, we are transformed by the Lord's power to heal and to save us.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 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.