Spirituality
We see light of Christ when we encounter him in others
Reflecting on the call of the disciples in this Sunday's Mass readings, Msgr. Joseph Prior shows how Jesus shares the light of God’s love with his disciples and charges them with handing it on generation to generation.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Discerning a path with the gift of knowledge
Trying to figure out God’s plan is not easy, but the Holy Spirit "orients our minds toward the deep things of God," who reveals the perfect path for each individual's journey.
Were there ever women deacons in the church?
Father Kenneth Doyle describes the unique roles played by some female believers in the early church. In response to another reader's question, he clarifies concerns about the Alpha evangelization program used by many parishes worldwide.
Hospitality is an important ecumenical virtue, pope says
Welcoming others counters the denominational divisions that "prevent us from being fully the sign of God's love for the world," said Pope Francis while reflecting on the Jan. 18-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Gift of understanding helps us to see as God does
Understanding moves us beyond merely agreeing with what God has revealed to taking seriously what his revelation means for our everyday decisions.
Trouble understanding? Spirit helps us listen
Our lack of understanding often leads not to a productive conversation but to a refusal to listen. Be it in our families, our politics or global issues, the Spirit's gift of understanding asks us to go deeper.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Making someone smile can witness to Gospel’s joy
Commenting on this Sunday's Mass, Msgr. Joseph Prior tells of how an old woman in a nursing home made a priest laugh, showing a witness to Jesus that would make St. John the Baptist proud.
Preaching to the choir can create harmony
Scripture teaches that sharing our beliefs and convictions with like-minded others gives us energy to pursue good works, writes Gina Christian. In the process, we write a song that all are called to sing.