Spirituality
God says yes to our biggest questions
Will I be happy? Will I be loved? Am I capable? Am I worthy? These are the questions college students face, and a young campus minister helps them to hear God while walking with Christ to his cross.
The call to repentance, not to judgment
In the Gospel for this Sunday, people here were looking outside themselves to blame someone for tragic events. Jesus shifts the question from blame to repentance which we need to thrive, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior.
Readings of the Holy Mass – Third Sunday of Lent
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. Reflect on this Sunday's Scriptures with our commentaries and podcasts.
Worrying over candy in Lent, and ‘one world religion’
Father Kenneth Doyle in his weekly Q&A explains how one can break a Lenten sacrifice during the Sundays of Lent, but shouldn't, and clarifies one person's misperception of the pope's letter with Muslims.
Mary, Heart of the Mystical Body – Week 2
In the second of a seven-part series, Sister Constance Veit shares how devotion to the seven sorrows of Mary can deepen our understanding of God's love, while nurturing faith in our youth. Follow along with a video.
Pope: Imitate God by being merciful to others
The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.
Accompanying youth this Lent, with Mary
The mother of Jesus is the perfect guide for our Lenten journey, especially for youth, since she pondered God's word and served others, writes Sister Constance Veit.
Mary, Heart of the Mystical Body – Week 1
In the first of a seven-part series, Sister Constance Veit shares how devotion to the seven sorrows of Mary can deepen our understanding of God's love, while nurturing faith in our youth. Follow along with a video and directions for praying this form of the rosary.
A wilting plant teaches of death in the midst life
Don't be too quick to discard dying flowers, since they can radically realign our perspective on the spirit and the world, writes Gina Christian.
The Transfiguration calls us to listen to Jesus
Pure silence is rare in our world these days, but it is only when we turn away from everyday noise that we can hear God's voice, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior. As we do so, we discern the words of the Father, calling us to follow his beloved Son.