Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Is 62:1-5
Second reading: 1 Cor 12:4-11
Gospel: Jn 2:1-11
Sunday Scripture readings: Jan. 16, 2022
Panel: Restorative principles can be applied to synod preparations
Applying the principles of restorative justice to the diocesan preparatory hearings on the upcoming world Synod of Bishops on synodality can make the process work like synodality, speakers said during a Jan. 11 webinar sponsored by the Catholic Mobilization Network.
Indiana seminarians chop wood to help rural neighbors stay warm
The seminarians gain all things that will serve them well when they begin service as priests in their home dioceses.
Preserve Christian identity received at baptism, pope says
Before baptizing 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis reminded parents and godparents of their responsibility to care for and preserve the Christian identity the infants were about to receive.
Doggone it: When a papal point misses the mark
The pope is in the doghouse with some pet lovers over recent comments about some couples preferring to have pets rather than children.
Pope to install catechists, lectors at Word of God celebration
At his celebration of Mass for the Sunday of the Word of God Jan. 23, Pope Francis will formally install new catechists and lectors — ministries open to women.
Sunday Scripture reading: Jan. 9, 2022
The Baptism of the Lord
First reading: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or 40:1-5, 9-11
Second reading: Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7
Gospel: Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
Ordinary people called to be extraordinary Christian witnesses, pope says
The Vatican released Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday, which will be celebrated Oct. 23 with the theme, “You shall be my witnesses.”