Be ready for Mass on the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time! Father Joshua Whitfield reflects upon the parable of the talents. We know that some may have mistakenly thought Jesus’ return was to happen so soon that they needn’t worry about much
Be ready for Mass on the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time with Opening the Word Scripture reflection. Columnist Catherine Cavadini writes: “In his parable of the ten virgins, Christ tells us that the first five are wise — they are prepared with
Rather than hide behind a facade of faithfulness, Christians should be sincere with God even when telling him "no," Pope Francis said.
Speaking to some 20,000 visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square Oct. 1, the pope reflected on the day's Gospel reading from
Be ready for Mass on the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time! Father Joshua Whitfield explores the challenges posed by the parables of this week’s Gospel: “Jesus is trying to tell the people right in front of him that the kingdom is at
Be ready for Mass on the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time! Columnist Catherine Cavadini describes the sermon in parables that invite us to the kingdom of heaven. Catherine writes: “We are called into these scriptural depths so that Christ might plant the
Be ready for Mass on the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time! Father Joshua Whitfield explores the parable of the sower. Jesus sows the seed. His word is seed, and our souls are soil. Father Whitfield explains: Jesus is “talking about everything that
In this week’s Opening the Word, Father Joshua Whitfield looks at readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time in which Christ teaches the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. “In these famous parables,” Father Whitfield
For the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield walks us through the Gospel reading, in which Jesus’ commands make us a little uncomfortable. Quoting Scripture, Father Whitfield writes: “‘When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame,
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 the parable to teach each one of
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to follow the example of the good Samaritan and not just look with compassion at those who suffer, but also draw near to them, Pope Francis said. Like the priest and the Levite in Jesus’