Spirituality
Calling all saints, including you
The church is a kind of "trade union" of holy laborers for Christ, with Baptism as our union card -- and a world waiting for us to get to work, writes Gina Christian.
Ask Jesus to pray for you when you can’t, pope suggests
During his weekly audience Oct. 28, Pope Francis said Christians who feel "sluggish and empty" during prayer should "beg that Jesus' prayer also becomes our own."
God has a heart for the poor, and we are his hands
The Lord's compassion for us, especially for the poor and needy, is reflected in the two-fold command of love of God and neighbor, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Hush up, howling world
The constant din of our daily lives drowns out the voice of the Lord, who speaks in silence, writes Gina Christian. Unless we mute ourselves, within and without, we cannot discern God's call to lifegiving love.
Hope lies among the ruins, telling us to get to work
The prophet Haggai didn't have a cell phone, but he knew the temptation to "doomscroll" through bad news. He also knew God always has a plan to turn tragedy into a triumph beyond all expectation, if we're willing to do our part, writes Gina Christian.
Who’s really in charge? Jesus invites to see the big picture
In the midst of this election season, Jesus reminds us that when it comes to life and living, our praise is due to God who is the source of everything that is good, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Crying out to God in prayer is only source of salvation, pope says
Pope Francis reflected on the Book of Psalms, which "communicates 'knowing how to pray' through the experience of dialogue with God," often in life's painful circumstances.
God’s banquet is a feast for all
At the Lord's table, which we approach through Christ, we are richly satisfied by love if we choose to accept the divine invitation, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.