Spirituality
Journey into hope: Let him roll back our stones this Easter
During a time in which mental health crises have skyrocketed, perhaps our call this Easter is to talk about hope and reveal the seed who plants himself in the hearts of each one of us, writes Lindsey Weishar.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
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.
Healing from hurt comes with embracing God’s love
St. Paul "invites us to dredge up all the anguish nestled in our heart, the sadness, fears, difficulties" and guilt and confront it knowing "that God loves me," said a cardinal preaching a retreat to the pope and his advisers.
Crowding around Jesus, or standing with him?
During his earthly ministry, Jesus was followed by large groups of people, several of whom ultimately called for his death. But only those who truly recognized Christ could be called disciples, writes Gina Christian.
The present tense of that long-ago crucifixion
The reality of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which we hear in this Palm Sunday's Gospel, permeates through time so that his healing and mercy are accomplished for us, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Fifth Sunday of Lent
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.
‘Judgment’ on the world culminates in Jesus’ hour at the cross
Msgr. Joseph Prior comments on the Fifth Sunday of Lent in which Jesus prepares his disciples for his coming passion and death on the cross, which redeems the world in love and mercy.
A father like St. Joseph
The humble carpenter from Nazareth has room in his heart for those without a dad to lean on, writes Gina Christian.
Gift of the Holy Spirit connects people to Christ, pope says
Every Christian is unique because the Holy Spirit inspires something new and original in each person, creating "an endless field of holiness," Pope Francis said as he ended his series of talks on prayer.
Are we there yet, God?
For those impatient with the seemingly slow pace of salvation history, especially amid current crises, the Stations of the Cross provide a reassuring map and a guaranteed arrival to everlasting life, writes Gina Christian.