"God treats you as sons,” the Letter to the Hebrews says: in contemporary language, “children of God.” That’s a big challenge.

Recently deceased Mother Angelica insisted that those who love us tell us the truth. Jesus loves us with a great bounty of truth, but we can be sure not everyone receives such love with gratitude.

He went on teaching from town to village, village to town, but keeping on a steady course toward Jerusalem.

In “Revelation,” Catholic writer Flannery O’Connor tells the story of the surprising revelation that comes to Mrs. Turpin, a righteous Southern Christian who constantly judges others for their shortcomings. 

Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

True freedom is impossible without a mind made free by discipline.