Find today’s readings here. If you’re a regular reader of America or tend to follow liturgical developments in the Catholic church, you may remember that in July of this year, the Vatican approved new ...

“Hallowed be Thy Name” (Matthew 6:9). This petition, from the “Our Father” prayer, calls for our serious attention and internalisation. It asks that God’s name be recognised, honoured and revered as ...

Oh, the power of a word. There is much to do of late about the power one word has (“South Ogden Jr. High teacher violated policy by using racial slur,” May 4 Standard-Examiner). I never cease to be ...

The great English convert and Cardinal Blessed John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was convinced that the issue of liturgical reverence was of decisive importance in every age of the Church. In fact, he ...

The readings of the past two Sundays have highlighted vivid covenantal scenes that inspire reflection about ideas like renewal and commitment. In this Sunday’s readings, several shifts occur. The ...

Before his passing in 2017, the late theologian R.C. Sproul remarked, “the greatest spiritual need in people’s lives today is to discover the true identity of God.” Those words are just as convicting ...

Massgoers who prioritize the sacred in their worship might be interested to know about a website called Reverent Catholic Mass that offers to help find "reverent and supportive" parishes across the ...