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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Amos 6:1,4-7 Woe to those who live in luxury The almighty Lord says this:Woe to those ensconced so snugly in Zionand to those who feel so safe on the mountain of Samaria,those famous men of this first of nationsto whom the House of Israel goes as client.Lying on … Read moreSun 28 September
Scott MaentzArchbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas The retired archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas — a past chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee — is the eighth American prelate to publicly chastise Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich for honoring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a longstanding advocate of legalized abortion. Read More
Pope Leo XIV greets an audience at the Jubilee of Catechists at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The commemorative day will take place on Feb. 11, 2026. Read More
Daniel IbáñezPope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on September 27, 2025. ‘We are all called to live our Christian faith authentically by humbly following the Lord’s inspirations,’ the Holy Father said. Read More
Andrew HarnikU.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas visits the White House on Feb. 5. Justice Thomas spoke at length this week about his Catholic upbringing during an hourlong conversation with one of his former law clerks at The Catholic University of America. Read More
The Our Father, also known as the Lord’s Prayer, holds a unique and privileged place in Christian life. Taught to us by Jesus Himself (Matthew 6:9–13, Luke 11:2–4), it is often called the “perfect prayer” because it contains everything a believer needs to approach God with faith, humility, and trust. Photo by freestocks.org on Pexels.com The Prayer … Read moreWhy is the Our Father the best of all prayers?
Students gather around the Gratitude Bell at Belmont Abbey College. These customs often do serious work in transmitting Catholic culture and fostering a sense of belonging for these young adults. Read More
What is in your fall-reading stack? Some new ideas … Some considerations for your own home library … Read More
Simon Roughneen. Rodrigo Duterte. The three charges laid against Duterte, made public on Sept. 22, were dated back to July. Read More
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest Reading 1 Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a I, Zechariah, raised my eyes and looked: there was a man with a measuring line in his hand. I asked, “Where are you going?” He answered, “To measure Jerusalem, to see how great is its width and how great its … Read moreMemorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest