In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that there is more to life than what we find here on Earth. Check out this reflection from Julian Paparella. ...read more

Julia Paparella reflects on the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus, and what meaning it has for our own lives. ...read more

Deacon Pedro continues his exploration of the Liturgy of the Word by looking at what happens after the proclamation of the Gospel. ...read more

In this part 5, Deacon Pedro unpacks the readings, the psalm and even the Gospel acclamation; everything you need to know about the readings at Mass. ...read more

Most of the time we are not usually paying much attention to the readings at Mass. In this part four, Deacon Pedro explains the Liturgy of the Word. ...read more

At 5:00 this afternoon in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presided over the Rite of Reconciliation of several penitents with individual confession and absolution. Below is the homily pronounced by the Holy Father during the Liturgy of the Word of today’s Penitential celebration. ...read more