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
Be ready for Mass on the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time! Father Joshua Whitfield explores the words of Jesus from Matthew 10:37: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. … To choose Christ over the world
As he explores the readings for the Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield writes that God’s love can sometimes seem harsh — and for good reason. He recalls the time he climbed Mount Sinai — out of shape and ill-equipped
In Opening the Word Scripture reflection for Trinity Sunday, Father Joshua Whitfield reflects upon the Trinity, the central mystery of Christian faith and life, as described in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Father Whitfield emphasizes that the Trinity is a non-negotiable
In Opening the Word Scripture reflection for the Ascension of the Lord, Father Joshua Whitfield reflects upon the Ascension of the Lord and shares the hope it offers: “To have faith in Christ, to be born again in him by baptism and
For the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Father Joshua Whitfield explains that when we are fearful, troubled or worried, we need to have faith. Easter makes it more believable. Faith in the Lord’s resurrection and hope in ours is what gives us strength
Preparing us for the Third Sunday of Easter, Father Joshua Whitfield dwells on the words of the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, “Stay with us.” We too can say the same to Jesus. Father Whitfield writes: “The spiritual power of Easter
Preparing us for the Resurrection of the Lord, Father Joshua Whitfield reflects that God sometimes must repeat grace. We may not take notice at first. Mary Magdalene thinks at first Jesus’ body has been stolen; that’s why she runs to Peter and
Be ready for Mass on the Fifth Sunday of Lent! Father Joshua Whitfield reflects on Lazarus, who had been buried in the tomb for four days, and resurrected by Jesus. Father Whitfield discusses Lazarus’ friendship with Jesus, a friendship we should all
As U.S. bishops engage in a war of words through Catholic media outlets, Father Joshua Whitfield writes that while episcopal infighting is nothing new, dangers lurk: “It’s time we admit it. The Catholic Church … well, there’s division in the ranks —