Spirituality
Social ills are caused by ‘weakening of brotherly ties,’ pope wrote in ’67
Some world leaders might today shake their heads at Paul VI's challenge: "Knowing that development means peace these days, what man would not want to work for it with every ounce of his strength? No one, of course."
Pope Paul saw the world ahead, and how to live justly in it
Blessed Paul VI focused on the changes happening at the end of colonialism and the spread of industrialization. His solution to social inequalities and his call for all people to work for justice is needed as much now as in 1967.
In raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus prepares us for his own resurrection
In his commentary on the Mass for Fifth Sunday of Lent, Msgr. Joseph Prior shows how Jesus enters fully into our sorrow over death, while foreshadowing his own glorious resurrection by raising Lazarus from the dead.
Readings of the holy Mass – Fifth Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
During Lent, ask God why he weeps, pope suggests
Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on the ways they have disappointed God and resolve to return to him with their whole hearts, Pope Francis said.
The differences and distinctions of the Byzantine Catholic Church
Father Ken Doyle assures a reader that it's OK to take holy Communion in a Byzantine church -- don't let the spoon touch your mouth -- and other interesting facts about this Eastern rite of the Catholic Church.
Jesus heals blindness, both physical and spiritual
In his commentary on the Mass for Laetare Sunday, Msgr. Joseph Prior shows how Jesus reveals himself as the light of the world, even as we walk by faith through this sacred time of Lent.
Readings of the holy Mass – Fourth Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Journey through Lent with those who know the way
Saints -- those holy men and women proclaimed by the church throughout history, can guide us during the Lenten season. Learn how in this package of three resources from our partner Catholic News Service.
Three saints for the three pillars of Lent
Consider St. Katharine Drexel, St. Ignatius of Loyola and Venerable Matt Talbot when practicing prayer, fasting and almsgiving this lenten season, writes Effie Caldarola.