'The Chosen' Season Five sets the table for Holy WeekSister Nancy Usselmann
While it began as an independent crowd-funded series, "The Chosen" has now become a global phenomenon as the most watched series in the world. At the season five premiere in North Texas, 5and2 Studios ...
The Great VigilFather Robert M. O'Grady
The Lenten season leads us to the celebration of the Paschal Triduum, and the high point of the Triduum and the Church's entire liturgical year and life is the Great Vigil of Easter. Last week, we ...
ResilientArchbishop Richard G. Henning
Last year, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, hosted a gathering of scientists and leaders at the Vatican for a conference to discuss responses to a changing climate. Organized by the Pontifical Academy of ...
Learning from the Missions: Commitment to God's Plan Must be TotalMaureen Crowley Heil
Every man called by God to serve in the priesthood has his own vocation story. For men in the missions, it is often one of struggle -- many cannot financially afford to say "Yes!" when God calls them. Our ...
Something newScott Hahn
The Liturgy this Lent has shown us the God of the Exodus. He is a mighty and gracious God, Who out of faithfulness to His covenant has done "great things" for His people, as today's Psalm puts it. But ...
Scripture Reflection for April 6, 2025, Fifth Sunday of LentFather Joshua J. Whitfield
Is 43:16-21 Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Phil 3:8-14 Jn 8:1-11 Evil isn't a single thread. Rather, it is, to borrow Sir Walter Scott's image, a "tangled web." Lie upon lie, interlocking deceptions and ...
Are there any saints who had a difficult relationship with the church?Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: Are there any saints who had a difficult relationship with the Church? (New York) A: The answer to this question would depend on exactly what you mean by "a difficult relationship" or even the term ...
Holy Thursday and Good FridayFather Robert M. O'Grady
The Paschal Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on the evening of Holy Thursday. There is a degree of festivity, and the liturgical color is white or gold. The Mass of this ...
Faith is a verbArchbishop Richard G. Henning
During this Lenten season, we practice self-denial, intensify our commitment to prayer, and seek spiritual opportunities such as missions or retreats. We confess our sins and engage in works of charity. ...
Giving Mothers and Babies a Chance in the MissionsMaureen Crowley Heil
One of the great blessings of this ministry is the relationships made with others who share in mission work around the world. Whether that connection is made through email or in person, we truly feel ...
