In a recent cover story in The Atlantic, journalist and former priest James Carroll announced that he refuses to participate in Mass. Because of the abuse scandal, he has determined that only a total boycott ...
The Trinity cannot be bypassed because of its complexity; instead, we should marvel in the rich mystery
If you attend the Pentecost Vigil, you’ll notice something peculiar about the readings. This is true whether you participate in the extended Vigil of Pentecost or the shorter Vigil. Namely, there is no reading from ...
Jesus' ascent into heaven creates a single narrative, bridging the gap between the Gospels, Acts
In Scripture readings for Mass on May 26, we learn how important the number twelve is in the book of Revelations. There are 12 gates, 12 angels, 12 tribes, 12 courses of stones and apostles. ...
We see glimpses of heaven through love’s communion in the Church, central in the Eucharist
When we hear the word “apocalyptic,” images of wrath and destruction come to mind — blockbuster films with malevolent aliens or brain-hungry zombies. The “apocalyptic” refers to the foreboding promise of destruction, the end of ...
In the Gospel of John, Our Lord transformed water into wine at Cana, healed the royal official’s son, cured a paralytic, fed the crowd with miraculous loaves and fishes, walked on water, gave sight to ...
Jesus offers us newness of life through his mercy, but are we bold enough to accept it and start again?
Parables like that of the prodigal or lost son find a way to capture the imagination of even secular men and women. The image of a father who runs to his son, who embraces him ...
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