In the Opening the Word for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the invitation of all to partake in the communion of love. Every human being will need to decide if ...
For this weekend's Mass readings, writer Timothy O’Malley addresses the resurrection from death for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The resurrection of the dead is about divine fidelity. The God who has been faithful ...
Rather than being the text of a single discourse by Jesus, the Beatitudes is a collection of Jesus’ teachings. This is how Jesus Christ said men and women should organize and conduct their lives. There ...
The Gospel for the thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time brings us the story of Zaccheus, a chief Roman tax collector, and wealthy man. Zaccheus wants to encounter Jesus. Jesus’ offer to stay at Zaccheus’ house ...
In his look at the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Timothy O’Malley asks, “Who is the Pharisee?” In Scripture, the Pharisee obeys the Law of God to the letter, but he has ...
Jesus Christ offers a narrative about human life that is radically against the myth of self-reliance. Instead of relying on our own virtues, the Christian is the one who depends on God alone. In this ...
In this Sunday’s readings, we hear about the 10 lepers who are healed by Jesus. Yet, only one — a Samaritan — returns to thank God. This reading reminds us to give thanks to God ...
The Catholic Church teaches that God is the author of Scripture, that they are inspired by the Holy Spirit and teach the truth of God, and the Gospels are accurate accounts of Christ’s life. However, ...
Pope Francis released a new motu proprio letter on sacred Scripture establishing a special Sunday of the Word of God. From now on, every third Sunday of Ordinary Time will be devoted to the Bible, ...
To help the church grow in love and faithful witness to God, Pope Francis has declared the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be dedicated to the word of God. Salvation, faith, unity and ...