Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for 5th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026.

Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026.

Elie Wiesel once wrote, “Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love.” We may intuitively know what he means, but what is it that makes friendship so powerful? In the mid-twentieth century, a ...

The 60th anniversary of Vatican II's opening prompted a flurry of commentaries in Catholic and secular outlets alike. The National Catholic Reporter's Michael Sean Winters offered his perspective, ...

Author bares critique on Catholicism that few dare to expose STAFFORD, Va. – According to the most recent Statistical Yearbook of the Church, there are over a billion Catholic devotees and followers ...

Catholic colleges and universities commonly commit to preparing graduates whose values will positively inform their participation in society. This formation is guided out of principles rooted in the ...

Come to NCR for comprehensive coverage of reactions to Pope Francis reflection on family life, Amoris Laetitia (“The Joy of Love”). The apostolic exhortation was released at mid-day in Rome April 8 (6 ...

This is the page design of Angelus News’ series with Catholic reflections on how 2020 was still a providential year. (Credit: CNS photo/courtesy Angelus News.) Listen WASHINGTON, D.C. — With many so ...

Journey with America’s editors as they reflect on Scripture, prayer, fasting and almsgiving both in written form and on “The Word” podcast. Find all the reflections and more Lent resources here. but ...

Those looking for spiritual nourishment during Lent have long turned to the Boston College Alumni Association’s Lenten Reflections, in which a member of the University community shares thoughts on the ...