Spirituality
Even after 50 years, you can come back to the church
Father Ken Doyle has words of encouragement and advice for a person who divorced, remarried and drifted away from the faith, but who seeks the strength of the sacraments in later years.
Divine Mercy Sunday continues the victory of Easter
The loving power that raised Jesus from the dead is further revealed as we contemplate the immeasurable compassion and forgiveness of the triune God, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy 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.
‘Alleluia’ is a dangerous word
The ancient cry of "praise the Lord," central to the Easter season, has defied evil and hopelessness for centuries while echoing throughout eternity, writes Gina Christian.
Novenas, Masses continue in fresh, intimate ways at Mary’s shrine
The challenges of the pandemic year have brought alterations in the liturgies of the Miraculous Medal Shrine resulting in an energizing lightness to the Mass. A Vincentian priest hopes for a generous return to in-person prayer where the doors remain open.
Easter season is time to seek the risen Lord, experience joy, pope says
After his Regina Coeli prayer, Pope Francis wished everyone would welcome "in our hearts, in our homes and in our families" the proclamation of Easter: "Christ, having risen from the dead dies now no more; death will no longer have dominion over him."
Readings of the Holy Mass – Easter 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.
In his resurrection, Jesus leads us through sufferings to new life
Although our lives may feel like we are part of the passion of Jesus, he has risen from the dead. He has unlocked the gates of life and has welcomed us in, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on the readings for Easter Sunday.
Don’t clean up Calvary: The bloody, saving reality of Christ’s crucifixion
While modern Christians often prefer a sanitized cross -- or none at all -- a medical look at Christ's specific sufferings during crucifixion reveals the depths of his agony and his love, writes Gina Christian.
What will we sing in heaven?
In Easter, we rise with Christ and gain a foretaste of our heavenly reward. So the "holy, holy, holy," the "Gloria" and the "Alleluia" are a foretaste of the music of heaven, writes a Dominican priest.