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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ex 12:37-42Responsorial Psalm Ps 136:1 and 23-24, 10-12, 13-15Gospel Mt 12:14-21
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Word on Fire
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National Catholic Register
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By Matthew Archbold | Archbishop Paul Casimir Marcinkus led an...interesting life. The fact that he likely saved the lives to two popes and is not heralded as a one of the greatest Vatican heroes...
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By Father John P. Cush | From the First Book of Kings: When David’s time to die drew near, he charged Solomon his son, saying, “I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show...
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By Kathy Schiffer | On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the historic Bladensburg Memorial Cross – also known as the Peace Cross – could remain on public property in Bladensburg, Maryland...
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By Dave Armstrong | The saying of Jesus: “Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also” (Matthew 5:39, RSV) is not an absolute. Like...
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By Pat Cross |
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News from the Vatican
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The objective of the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is to highlight the need for religious, political and social leaders to come together and defend the dignity of indigenous men, women and...
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Pope Francis has appointed British-born Italian layman Matteo Bruni as the new director of the Holy See Press Office.
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A new exhibit celebrates 35 years of Vatican-U.S. diplomatic relations.
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The Vatican and the U.S. will co-host a summit on religious freedom.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is marking the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci with a painting by the artist that will draw crowds but also pay solemn tribute to the...
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