Spirituality
Should parents attend their daughter’s nonchurch wedding?
Father Kenneth Doyle advises a couple heartbroken by their only child's decision to marry outside of the faith. In response to another reader, he clarifies what vegetarians should do for no-meat Fridays in Lent.
How to reach the moon and stay grounded
Fifty years after reaching our closest neighbor in space, we still struggle to fix many of the problems here on earth, writes Gina Christian. The Magnificat, Mary's hymn of praise, shows us how we can truly soar to the stars.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Eighteenth 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.
Lose the exclamation points, speak wisely and well
Our spoken and written words must bless and heal a broken world that is shouting itself hoarse, writes Gina Christian. As Jesus reminds us, “let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes.’
Readings of the Holy Mass – Seventeenth 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.
‘Ask and you will receive’: Jesus teaches us how to pray
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how the Scriptures in this Sunday's liturgy encourage us to pray for our needs and rely on God's help. Our prayers require patience, persistence and effort.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Sixteenth 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.
Listen up: Loving bond with spouse or Jesus begins with listening
Being alone with Jesus, spending time and listening to him can, as with a good marriage, help to strengthen all our relationships in love, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on this Sunday's readings for Mass.
In the spiritual life, our baby steps take time, effort, trust
As a nanny, Kim Griffin is there for babies as they learn to walk. In our journey with Christ, every day is an opportunity to get up and walk with him. Don’t worry about the stumbles. He’s got you.
If we ask to know the truth, will we accept the answer?
The ancient question posed by Pilate to a condemned Christ rings true today in the suffering of thousands, writes Patrick Walsh. The response demands compassion and courageous action.