Spirituality
What would Jesus do on Halloween?
More than a fright fest or chocolate overload, Oct. 31 is the perfect time to reclaim the holiday's Catholic roots and reach out to our neighbors on the eve of All Saints Day, writes Gina Christian.
The Lord hears the persistent cry
Jesus uses a parable to teach us to pray to the all-just God without growing weary, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday's readings from Scripture.
Readings of the holy Mass – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Catholics’ dilemma: Should they attend relative’s same-sex wedding?
Father Ken Doyle advises a reader who wants to preserve her family's unity while also respecting church teaching. Father Doyle also helps a reader understand prayer and God's will.
Offer a word of encouragement, be a channel of the Holy Spirit
After an examination of conscience, Gina Christian finds inspiration to look each day for the chance to show a simple act of encouragement by the example of St. Barnabas, whose encouragements knew no bounds.
Liturgy teaches the value of gratitude
Stories of people giving thanks to God, which we hear in this Sunday's readings for Mass, remind us we are called to show our thanks by the way we live our lives, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the holy Mass – Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Wife of cheating husband wants to hear about adultery from pulpit
Father Ken Doyle agrees with a letter writer that the sin of adultery should be preached against, as well as pornography. Also, he responds to a letter from a prison inmate about the death penalty.
Readings of the holy Mass — 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Gospel tells of the need for ever more faith in Jesus
The disciples’ plea for the Lord to “increase of our faith” means that even though we have faith and are following God, we always need more of it, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday’s readings for Mass.