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Vatican's 'No One Left Out' initiative brings Pope Francis to all with sign language project

Pope Francis' Wednesday and Sunday speeches to the public will now be accessible in American Sign Language. More Info...

Celebrate Sunday Mass - Third Sunday of Easter - 4.18.21

The video for Sunday's Mass will be available to view on Sunday morning. More Info...

Earth Day - an urgent reminder to protect 'our common home'

As we approach the global celebration of Earth Day (April 22), it would be wise for Catholics to reflect on Pope Francis' famous environmental encyclical letter "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home." More Info...

Is it okay to recieve Communion in the hand?

During this time of COVID and the restrictions that come with it, some bishops and parishes are requiring Catholics to accept Communion on the hand, rather than on the tongue. This is provoking questions among the faithful. Can this manner of receiving Communion be required of the faithful who prefer to receive Christ on the tongue? More Info...

'The Church is a great school of prayer'

Pope Francis said Wednesday that an essential task of the Church today is to teach people how to pray. More Info...

Pause and Pray: St. Paul-Minneapolis archbishop calls for prayers of justice and peace

On Monday, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis prayed for all parties involved in the police shooting of Daunte Wright. More Info...

'His wounds are open channels': Pope Francis makes powerful statement on Divine Mercy Sunday

At every Mass we adore and kiss Christ's wounded and risen body in the Eucharist, a channel of his mercy, Pope Francis said on Divine Mercy Sunday. More Info...

Celebrate Sunday Mass - Divine Mercy Sunday - 4.11.21

The video for Sunday Mass will be available to view on Sunday morning. More Info...

Pray for the repose of the soul of Prince Philip

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the Catholic community Friday in mourning the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99. More Info...

What is a RAOK and why did Shaq just do one?

Basketball legend, Shaquille O'Neal just performed a RAOK, but what is it and why did he do it? More Info...

Pride & Jealousy: What to do when you start comparing yourself to others

Social media makes it extremely hard not to compare ourselves to others. Modern technology has allowed us to track anyone, anywhere to judge and hold up against our own image and our own lives. Do we measure up? Are we pretty enough? Are we popular enough? Are we happy enough? More Info...

5 Simple Children's Prayers Your Kid Will Love To Learn

Children love saying prayers. Teaching your children how to pray is not only a great way to introduce them to Jesus Christ, it reinforces their relationship with the Lord. More Info...

'He has risen': Pope Francis sends moving message on Easter Monday

Pope Francis said Monday that Christians should "never tire of seeking the risen Christ." More Info...

Preparing for Pentecost: Easter Monday

"We should understand, beloved, that the paschal mystery is at once old and new, transitory and eternal, corruptible and incorruptible, mortal and immortal. In terms of the Law it is old, in terms of the Word it is new." Melito of Sardis More Info...

Celebrate Sunday Mass - Easter Sunday - 4.4.21

The video for Sunday Mass will be available to view on Sunday morning. More Info...

Happy Easter: The Tomb is Empty! Love Has Triumphed

We find the purpose of eternity revealed in the temporal realities of every today. The real "stuff" of our mundane daily lives becomes the ingredients of our own sanctification; the materials out of which the new creation is fashioned anew around us. The materials have not changed; we have, because He lives now in us and we in Him. More Info...

Are Easter eggs pagan?

Easter eggs are a traditional part of modern Easter celebrations, but their origins are shrouded in history, raising questions about their use in Christian celebrations. There is worry they are symbols of paganism. Is this true? More Info...

The surprising origins of the Easter Bunny -- it's not what you think!

The Easter Bunny is a symbol of Easter that is popular in western culture, especially with children. According to folklore, the Easter Bunny hides Easter eggs for children to find on Easter morning. However, the association between a rabbit and the resurrection of Jesus Christ appears tenuous at best, and the Easter Bunny has been accused of having pagan origins. But what is the truth? More Info...

The Sacred Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. The Mystery of Faith

"Beginning with the Easter Triduum as its source of light, the new age of the Resurrection fills the whole liturgical year with its brilliance. Gradually, on either side of this source, the year is transfigured by the liturgy" (Catechism of the Catholic Church) . More Info...

A Good Friday reflection on Jesus' suffering with the world

Pope Francis has often urged us to prayerfully meditate before the crucifix. Because by prayerfully meditating before the crucifix, one can see and begin to understand the ultimate result of sin. More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 7:51-60, Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 8:1, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:3-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:6-8, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:17, Gospel: John 6:30-35 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, April 19, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 6:8-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:29-30, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:23-24, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:26-27, Gospel: John 6:22-29 More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, April 18, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 3:17-19, Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 3:13-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 4:4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 4:7-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 4:2, Gospel: Luke 24:35-48, Reading 2: 1 John 2:1-5 More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, April 17, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 6:1-7, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:4-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:18-19, Gospel: John 6:16-21 More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, April 16, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 5:34-42, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:1, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27:13-14, Gospel: John 6:1-15 More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, April 15, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 5:27-33, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34:9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34:17-20, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34:2, Gospel: John 3:31-36 More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 5:17-26, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34:2-9, Gospel: John 3:16-21 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 4:32-37, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 93:5, Gospel: John 3:7-15 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, April 12, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 4:23-31, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 2:1-9, Gospel: John 3:1-8 More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, April 11, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 4:32-35, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:13-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:22-24, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:2-4, Gospel: John 20:19-31, Reading 2: 1 John 5:1-6 More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, April 10, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 4:13-21, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:1, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:14-21, Gospel: Mark 16:9-15 More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, April 09, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 4:1-12, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:22-27, Gospel: John 21:1-14 More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, April 08, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 3:11-26, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8:2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 8:5-9, Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, April 07, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 3:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105:1-4, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105:6-9, Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 2:36-41, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:4-5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:18-20, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33:22, Gospel: John 20:11-18 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, April 05, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 2:14, Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 2:22-32, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:5, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 16:7-11, Gospel: Matthew 28:8-15 More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, April 04, 2021

Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 10:34, Reading 1: Acts of Apostles 10:37-43, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:16-17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:22-23, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 118:1-2, Gospel: John 20:1-9, Reading 2: Colossians 3:1-4 More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, April 03, 2021

Reading 1: Genesis 2:2, Reading 1: Genesis 1:1-50, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104:5-6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104:24, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104:10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104:35, Responsorial Psalm: John 104:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104:12-14, Responsorial Psalm: Mark 16:1-8, Reading 2: Genesis 22:1-18 More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, April 02, 2021

Reading 1: Isaiah 53:12, Reading 1: Isaiah 52:13-15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:15-17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 31:25, Gospel: John 18:1-21, Gospel: John 19:42, Reading 2: Hebrews 5:7-9, Reading 2: Hebrews 4:14-16 More Info...

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