Spirituality
The homily: Minutes to connect Scripture and daily life
For most Catholics, the pulpit offers the only chance for a true pastoral exhortation, making good homilies all the more important, writes Greg Erlandson.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Corpus Christi
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
In his body and blood, Jesus offers his real presence
The nourishment of the Eucharist strengthens us for the life of love, and we share in Christ's offering to become his instruments of charity and peace in the world today.
People are not islands, they need each other, pope says at Angelus
Using the example of the Holy Trinity, Pope Francis said June 12 in Rome that people "are in the world to live in God's image: open, in need of others and in need of helping others."
The Trinity reveals the true nature of love
The mystery of the Father, Son and Spirit bound perfectly as One shows us the self-giving, unity and freedom that are the source of life, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
As blood cries out near and far, are we listening?
Amid war in Ukraine and gun violence at home, we remain lulled by distraction and complacency - but the Lord expects us to hear the pleas of the suffering, writes Gina Christian.
Unseen but present, the Spirit drives us forward to new life
Pentecost celebrates the powerful gift of the Holy Spirit, which moves us to unity and peace like wind steering a sailboat, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Pentecost Sunday
Read, listen to or watch videos of the Mass readings with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
The value of doubt in a life of faith
Nothing we say can turn someone from doubt -- a sign of spiritual searching -- to certainty, but our listening can help lead the person to God's mercy and love, writes Mary DeTurris Poust.