Spirituality
Learning to wait on God
It can be hard to wait for anything, but Gary Zimak has good news for the impatient: since patience is a gift of the Holy Spirit who is within us, we already have what we need. Ask for God's grace, and remember his sense of humor.
St. Basil the Great and my new iPhone
The fourth-century bishop had strong words for those who live to shop, writes Gina Christian, since all wealth is a gift from God and requires us to be responsible, compassionate stewards.
Readings of the Holy Mass: Twenty-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.
‘Revolution of tenderness’ springs from fertile ground of humility
The phrased coined by Pope Francis is rooted in Jesus’ parable on humility, love and service to those most in need, as Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the Gospel and readings for this Sunday’s Mass.
‘It’s not my fault’: Misreading the concept of original sin
Father Ken Doyle explains a difficult doctrine thus: If my grandfather squandered a fortune that would otherwise have been passed down to me, I would have lost out even though I had not been personally responsible.
Wrestling with doubts? Cry out to Jesus, ‘Help my unbelief’
Kim Griffin overcame qualms about Catholic teachings, except that of Christ' presence in the Eucharist. But once a little girl showed her the way, Griffin layed her doubts before Jesus and uttered a simple prayer.
When God speaks to our heart, we are forever changed
Cathy Peacock shares the story of how a young mother overcame a battle with lymphoma and learned to completely trust in God's plan -- after she heard the words she needed to hear.
Jesus call us to walk the narrow way with him
Christ never takes the wide road of ease and convenience, and as his disciples, nor can we, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. Sometimes the demands of love and faithfulness involve struggle or sacrifice, but the journey leads to true and eternal life.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Twenty-first 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.
Listening with open and forgiving hearts
Calling for an "ideological amnesty day," Patrick Walsh proposes that we set aside our hurts and resentments, if only for a moment, to encounter others with charity. By dropping our guard, we can allow the Lord to form us into one body and one spirit in Christ.