The Mass in Focus
Preparing for celebrating the birth of Jesus, despite distractions of holiday season
Msgr. Joseph Prior emphasizes the need to prepare for Jesus' birth -- despite the busy-ness of our lives -- and nurture the seeds of love, mercy, kindness, peace, justice and wisdom that God has given us.
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.
This Advent, try these 3 ways to prepare the way of the Lord
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how awareness, preparation and action help us remain vigilant as we get ready for the Lord's return, and realize that with him, we are never alone.
Readings of the holy Mass – 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.
Jesus is no far-off king, but one we converse with in prayer
On the solemnity of Christ the King this Sunday, Msgr. Joseph Prior unpacks the readings of the Mass to examine what it means for us to be citizens of the Kingdom of God.
Readings of the holy Mass – Christ the King
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.
The best, the worst and the end of times
Msgr. Joseph Prior looks at the signs of the times, and how the Gospel in these Sundays at the end of the church's liturgical year helps us distinguish how to read those signs and stay on the true path to life.
Readings of the holy Mass – Thirty-third 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.
Giving, living and the poverty of spirit
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the theme of two related stories from this Sunday’s Mass readings: Making sacrificial gifts to God from our wallets as well as our hearts and giving back, as Blessed Teresa said, "until it hurts."
Readings of the holy Mass – Thirty-second 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.