Spirituality
Thinking small with the Little Flower
A 19th-century saint and a modern subway worker remind Gina Christian that little acts of love and sacrifice, rather than grand gestures, make a big splash in God's eternal perspective.
How serious must surgery be to receive sacramental anointing?
Father Ken Doyle answers a couple's question about whether they may seek the sacrament of the anointing given their age and condition. He also counsels on receiving Communion from the cup.
5 things to expect when you step out of the boat
The story of Peter stepping out of the boat and onto the water is familiar and extremely relevant in the life of every Christian, writes Gary Zimak. Jesus asks us to trust him regardless of life's scary storms.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Twenty-sixth 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.
Woe to the complacent who close the door to love
Msgr. Joseph Prior draws out the theme of this Sunday's readings for Mass, especially with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus: a complacent person numbed by riches can miss the chance to offer charity.
Tell your story of God’s love in your life
Cathy Peacock's life changed when she accepted that God wants to reveal himself to everyone, and she began her personal encounter with Christ. She urges everyone to share their own stories of faith.
A lifetime isn’t long enough for love
Clocks, calendars and time itself mean nothing to those who have truly fallen in love, writes Gina Christian. The Lord knows that same desire, and he aches for us to share it.
Cultivating women leaders in the church
Women have played essential roles in salvation history, with Mary as the foremost among them. In this set of articles from our partner Catholic News Service, we take a closer look at how the unique gifts and talents of women can more fully serve the Gospel mission.
Women are essential to the future of a vibrant church
In the face of both crisis and social challenge, the church needs the prophetic, experienced perspective of women more than ever. Pastoral, apostolate and diocesan positions all benefit when women are given a voice in leadership and decision-making.
How the church can invest in young women leaders
Investing in young women leaders is a win-win for the church -- a proactive strategy that will meet coming challenges, and a response to the Holy Spirit’s prompting for a deeper understanding of how women can make God more visible in the world.