Spirituality
Wounded by COVID, we heal in gentleness
As we slowly emerge from coronavirus lockdown, we need more than ever to heed the words of St. Paul, who urged us to "bear with one another through love," writes Gina Christian.
Fear not silence, embrace the gift of solitude
Solitude that is caused by COVID-19 is an opportunity for achieving an inner music without noise. It is not an enemy but a friend helping us through a difficult moment, writes Father Eugene Hemrick.
Prayer is powerful, life-giving, pope says
"When you think about it, we also pray to be saved from ourselves," Pope Fancis said. "It is important to pray, 'Lord, please, save me from myself, from my ambitions, from my passions.'"
Jesus urges disciples, and us, to pray often to the Father
Prayer feeds the relationship of love and helps it to grow, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. on this Sunday's Gospel, which encourages us to keep praying, to make the time for prayer, to enjoy the prayer -- for it is an act of love and life.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Seventh Sunday of Easter
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
A hero’s homecoming
For those who have sacrificed themselves that others might live in peace and freedom, a fellow Soldier waits in welcome, writes Gina Christian.
Despite its origin, coronavirus isn’t a divine judgment
In response to a reader's letter that gets to the age-old question, "Why would a loving God let this happen?", Father Ken Doyle explains how God is calling all to trust in him during the pandemic.
Even amid self-isolation and social distancing, God is with us in love
Jesus has promised that the Spirit will be with us always, drawing us into a relationship with the Trinity strengthened by word and sacrament, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with these resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
In a time of masks, we stand revealed
Covering our faces against the coronavirus actually unveils both the best and the worst in us, as individuals and as a society, writes Gina Christian.