This week in Opening the Word Scripture reflection for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield writes about peace: “The peace that Jesus gives after his resurrection seems to be fundamentally different from ...
In preparation for Mass on the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Scripture columnist Catherine Cavadini writes that the faith of Abraham is the thread that ties this weekend’s readings together — specifically God asking Abraham ...
This week in Opening the Word Scripture reflection for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield examines the parable of the rich fool, which is highlighted in this weekend’s Gospel reading. Jesus uses ...
If the phrase “a personal relationship with Jesus” gets your Catholic antenna up, you are not alone. Many Catholics have a negative reaction when they hear it. Numerous Catholics believe it is a phrase taken ...
In her reflection for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, she offers a mediation on the third petition of Luke’s prayer, “Give us each day our daily bread,” with help from the Catechism of the ...
In preparing us for Mass for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield writes that the Gospel reading recounting the story of Martha and Mary continues to remain pertinent for us today, as ...
As she prepares us for Mass with Opening the Word for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Notre Dame theology professor Catherine Cavadini explores the reading of the good Samaritan, seen through the eyes of ...
In the latest installment of his exploration of the Church’s most important documents over the past 150 years, David Werning focuses on Dei Verbum, the Second Vatican Council’s document on divine revelation. And while it ...
For the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield explores how we can apply the lesson from the Gospel of Luke to our lives today. In the reading Christ sends 72 men out from ...
Most Catholic Christians go through life seeking the one who is hidden from us. We are like someone entering a dark room and fumbling for the light switch. We want and need the light, just ...
Bishop John P. Dolan was installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix on Aug. 2
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New Phoenix bishop installed; faithful called to abide in God's goodness
In a joyous transition punctuated by church tradition, rich, uplifting music and a call to abide in God's goodness...
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The oldest member of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, died Aug. 8 in Rome at the age of 98
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Cardinal Tomko, oldest member of College of Cardinals, dies at 98
The oldest member of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, died Aug. 8 in Rome at the age of 98. ...
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