As the Church observes the Third Sunday of Lent, Abbot Marion Nguyen offers this reflection on “Lent at the well of truth” By Abbot Marion Nguyen In the Gospel of the Samaritan woman, the movement of the conversation itself reveals the patience of Christ in drawing a soul back to …

Dear Father: I have a question regarding godparents. It seems mandatory that a godparent be a Catholic. I could have a Catholic be a godparent and move three years after the baptism to another state. The child would only rarely see them, possibly only on holidays. I could ask a non-catholic …

Each year we can celebrate the way the liturgical year is divided. We have two regular seasons (Ordinary Time), two playoffs (Advent and Lent) and the championship games (Christmas and Easter). So, while the nation is waiting March Madness and filling out their brackets, we are in the teeth of …

As the Church observes the Second Sunday of Lent, Jenny Kraska offers this reflection on the theme, “Mountaintop Moments and Monastery Kitchens.” By Jenny Kraska On this Second Sunday of Lent, the Church proclaims the account of the Transfiguration, when Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a high mountain …

The Final Word with Sr. Mary Garascia, CPPS Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see … Make us your living voice … Make us your bread … shared until all …

As the Church observes the First Sunday of Lent, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on the theme, “Strength in Temptation: The Wilderness Experience.” By Fr Luke Gregory, OFM In today’s gospel, we read a powerful narrative detailing Jesus’ temptation in the desert. This passage offers profound lessons for our own struggles …

Vatican News Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s homily at Mass on Ash Wednesday and our personal and collective responsibility in a world “that is in flames.” By Andrea Tornielli “How rare it is to find adults who repent—individuals, businesses, and institutions that admit they have done wrong!” Those …

As the Church marks the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “On tablets of human hearts”. By Fr. Edmund Power, OSB All four Gospels tell us about the stone that was rolled from the entrance to the tomb of Jesus and today, as every …

by Colin Rahill If I were a character in some story, would I have a happy ending? That is the question I ponder as I lie in the MRI machine. All I can do in in this mechanical tunnel is think, remember, and wonder. I’m nearly thirty, and I’m not …

As the Church marks the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on “The grit of light: When mercy displaces darkness.” By Abbot Marion Nguyen When Jesus tells his disciples, “You are the light of the world,” the words can sound reassuring, even flattering. In our time, light …