I was reminded again of an incident that happened with Pope Francis on Pentecost Sunday -- and perhaps I've shared this with you already, but it's so extraordinary that it's worth reflecting on again.

Last Sunday, we began what we call the ordinary time in the church's liturgical year. So each Sunday during this ordinary time, we begin to follow the life of Jesus and to follow his teachings as he ...

Find today’s readings here. Today’s Gospel reading comes from the end of the Bread of Life discourse. In that lengthy sermon, Jesus instructs his followers that they will have to eat his body and his ...

Scripture Central, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening faith through scripture study, today announced its new 2026 series lineup under the direction of CEO Dow Wilson.

What does current New Testament research have to say to people today? In launching their new book (Paulist Press, 2013), Daniel Harrington and Christopher Matthews discuss contemporary scholarship on ...

Have you ever felt your heart lift the moment you sing a song of praise, even when life feels heavy and uncertain? Imagine opening your Bible after a long, exhausting day and reading Psalm 34:1, “I ...

The Gospel of the Third Sunday of Easter focuses on Jesus and the two disciples going to Emmaus. Luke 24 recounts two appearances of Jesus after his Resurrection: in Emmaus and in Jerusalem, both on ...