Columns/Opinions
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | We have the choice to react with or against God’s word
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR MARCH 1 | We are called to embrace hardship for the Gospel
POPE’S MESSAGE | God’s invitation to love offers new possibilities, not prohibitions
DEAR FATHER | Even small acts of self-denial can open our hearts more fully to God’s grace
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Begin Lent with the end in mind
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | Comencemos la Cuaresma con el fin en mente
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR FEB. 22 | God’s love frees us to to live a more radical life of service and generosity
DEAR FATHER | Jesus’ response to His temptation is a good example for us
POPE’S MESSAGE | The Church is proof of God’s plan to unite humanity
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR FEBRUARY 15 | Jesus teaches that we must go deeper than just following the Commandments
POPE’S MESSAGE | In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Lent is a time to reserve time, energy and space to receive the Lord
DEAR FATHER | Financial generosity sustains the Church
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | La Cuaresma es un tiempo para reservar tiempo, energía y espacio para recibir al Señor
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR FEB. 8 | We are meant to shine our light for all to see
POPE’S MESSAGE | Scripture is intended to speak to believers ‘in every age’
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Faith is how we allow God to find rest in our soul
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | La fe es como permitimos que Dios encuentre descanso en nuestra alma
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Jesus continues to enter our lives in small ways
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | Jesús sigue entrando en nuestras vidas de maneras pequeñas
POPE’S MESSAGE | Sacred Scripture is a living reality that develops, grows in tradition
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR FEBRUARY 1 | God calls us to be His humble servants in the world
DEAR FATHER | Mary’s response of inquisitive faith contrasts with Zechariah’s skepticism
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR JAN. 25 | Build habits of love to replace the habits of division
POPE’S MESSAGE | To know God, we must welcome Jesus’ humanity
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | St. Thomas Aquinas offers habits of thought for a complex world
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | Santo Tomás de Aquino ofrece hábitos de pensamiento para un mundo complejo
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR JAN. 18 | We are destined to be lights for the world
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | God’s mercy is offered; our response is chosen
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | La misericordia de Dios se ofrece; nuestra respuesta se elige
DEAR FATHER | Church teaches specific conditions regarding just war
POPE’S MESSAGE | God speaks to the faithful; take time to listen every day
DEAR FATHER | Being attentive to the presence of God can help us feel peace in prayer
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR JANUARY 11 | Allowing ourselves to be loved by God is contagious
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | God’s grace turns sadness into triumph
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | La gracia de Dios transforma la tristeza en triunfo
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR JAN. 4 | Like the Magi, we should be willing to go another way in our lives
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR DECEMBER 28 | Holy families reach out and include those who are left behind
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | As Jesus enters your life, your life will become more like His
Calling Mary ‘Mother of God’ affirms the Incarnation
POPE’S MESSAGE | Pope: Pray for peace in front of the Nativity scene
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR DEC. 21 | Like Mary and Joseph, we are invited to put faith into action and trust God
DEAR FATHER | Christ came into the world, bringing light to the darkness
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Show the world the joy that comes from Christ dwelling in us
SIRVAN AL SEÑOR CON ALEGRÍA | Muestra al mundo la alegría que nace de Cristo que habita en nosotros
POPE’S MESSAGE | Rather than chasing productivity, turn to God to resolve restlessness
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR DEC. 14 | Patiently awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Let your dissatisfaction lead you deeper into God’s call
DEAR FATHER | Statements from the USCCB raise up moral teachings of the Church
POPE’S MESSAGE | Live authentically with prayer, letting go of the unnecessary