The Mass in Focus
Readings of the holy Mass – Thirteenth 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.
When tragedies strike, turn to Jesus, the Lord of all
Whether the storms of life are personal or communal, like the shootings in Charleston, Jesus silences the winds and waves and gives us courage to live.
Readings of the holy Mass – Twelfth 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.
As seed of faith grows, care for neighbor becomes the fruit
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the parable of the mustard seed in this Sunday’s Gospel reading, and how the seed grows by the divine activity in us.
Readings of the holy Mass – Eleventh 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 – Corpus Christi
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.
Look to St. Katharine Drexel as model for Eucharistic life
Msgr. Joseph Prior points to Philadelphia’s saintly Mother Katharine to understand the bond between the Eucharist and a life of service.
Jesus’ invitation to divine life with God is for us all
In his commentary on the readings for Trinity Sunday, Msgr. Joseph Prior plumbs the mystery of God, three persons in one, and our mission as disciples.
Readings of the holy Mass – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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.
Holy Spirit animates God’s love in us
Msgr. Joseph Prior explains the readings for the feast of Pentecost this weekend and the effects of the gifts of the spirit for believers today.