The Mass in Focus
By ‘destroying the temple,’ Jesus shows the way to love
Christ offers himself up for us in his passion on the cross, and in response we are invited to grow in love of God and neighbor, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior before the Third Sunday of Lent.
Readings of the holy Mass – Third Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Embracing the cross in obedience and trust
Msgr. Joseph Prior points out the stories of Abraham and Isaac and the Transfiguration of Jesus to show what’s required of God’s disciples.
Readings of the holy Mass – Second Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Change your mind, and believe in the Gospel
Jesus’ call to repentance and faith is a radical one of trust, on which Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects before the First Sunday of Lent this weekend.
Readings of the holy Mass – First Sunday of Lent
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Mass should help people feel the wonder of meeting Christ
Pope Francis advised a group of priests on how to celebrate liturgies well by leading people into the mystery of God and helping them feel the wonder and allure "that the apostles felt when they were called."
In words and actions, Jesus heals us from all ills
Msgr. Joseph Prior offers background on the disease and stigma of leprosy mentioned in this Sunday’s Gospel. Christ wills to heal the biblical leper and today’s people from diseases both big and small.
Readings of the holy Mass – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.
Readings of the holy Mass – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Read or listen to the readings before Mass with the resources below from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, using the New American Bible, Revised Edition.