The Mass in Focus
Readings of the holy Mass – The Epiphany of the Lord
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.
God always keeps his promises
The fulfillment of God’s promises happens according to his design but that requires our response of loving obedience, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Readings of the holy Mass – the Fourth Sunday of Advent
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.
From Isaiah to Jesus to Mother Teresa, models of joy abound
Msgr. Joseph Prior points out that the Third Sunday of Advent is all about joy. The result of a vibrant awareness of God’s love, joy can transform us and our world.
Readings of the holy Mass — the Third Sunday of Advent
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.
Advent preparation: A message from the Atlantic City Expressway
As the signs say – “Stay Awake,” “Stay Alert” and “Stay Alive” – so is our vigilance needed as we await the return of Jesus, writes Msgr. Joseph Prior for the Second Sunday of Advent.
Readings of the holy Mass – Second Sunday of Advent
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.
Jesus’ tools keep us sharp and prepared for his coming
On the first Sunday of Advent, Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on the readings that call us to prepare for the season, but not by decorating and shopping.
Readings of the holy Mass: The First Sunday of Advent
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.
In praise of the king and a commitment to love
Msgr. Joseph Prior writes that this Sunday’s Mass shows Jesus Christ as our king, who teaches us the way to live truly is to empty ourselves in love for others as he did.