Spirituality
Prayer is a ‘conversation of love’ with God
By constantly turning to the Lord in our thoughts and through Scripture, we are drawn more deeply into relationship with the Lord, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. As a result, Christ can shine through every aspect of our lives.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Twenty-ninth 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.
Rediscovering the rosary through the eyes of a child
A teen girl's request to learn the rosary ends up teaching Gina Christian about the true power of this beloved prayer, which draws us closer to Mary and the Son to whom she longs to lead us.
That sickness not end in death, but for the glory of God
John Garvey shares how his sister living with cancer is sending a powerful lesson in faith to her daughters. That testimony to the meaning of grace is unequaled, and the answer to a prayer.
Drop the worry, get into the moment, choose the better part
Effie Caldarola takes a fresh look at the story of Martha, the busy host; and Mary, who sat at Jesus's feet. His lesson to his friends in the Gospel is relevant to us in these frantic times.
Gratitude keeps us free from the leprosy of envy
While a selfish attitude eats away at our soul, a spirit of humble thanksgiving enables us to retain a sense of wonder in life, writes Capuchin friar Father John Bednarik.
Jesus does not tolerate hypocrisy, pope says
Jesus enjoys unmasking hypocrisy, which is the work of the devil, Pope Francis said.
In a mixed marriage, must children be baptized as Catholic?
Father Kenneth Doyle explains church requirements for parents in ecumenical or interfaith unions. In response to another reader, he clarifies where our souls will end up when both heaven and earth pass away.
Asian, Pacific Islands Catholics in U.S. live out faith, challenge church to new growth
Rich in culture, history and faith, these communities are bringing new growth to the church in a land far from their ancestral homes. In this set of articles from Catholic News Service, we explore their experiences and the pastoral approaches that best fit them.
The new pastoral response to Asian and Pacific Island communities in the U.S.
With a population of close to 3 million, Asian and Pacific Island Catholics in the U.S. are a vibrant part of the body of Christ. The U.S. bishops are seeking ways to help them and the church "encounter Christ in harmony."