Congratulations Thomas Matthews and Amelia Steele! The Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Columbus and the Face Forward: Connecting Catholic Youth program are pleased to announce Thomas Matthews and Amelia Steele as the winners of this year’s Service Awards. In...
Divine Mercy Sunday Readings: Acts 4:32–35Psalms 118:2–4, 13–15, 22–241 John 5:1–6John 20:19–31 Three times in today’s Psalm we cry out a victory shout: “His mercy endures forever.” Truly we’ve known the everlasting love of God, who has come to us as our Savior. By...
Fundamental Rights We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis. Read previous Prayer Intentions here.
Passion Sunday Readings: Isaiah 50:4–7Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24Philippians 2:6–11Mark 14:1–15:47 Crowned with thorns, our Lord is lifted up on the Cross, where He dies as “King of the Jews.” Notice how many times He is called “king” in today’s Gospel—mostly in scorn...
The Fifth Sunday of Lent Readings: Jeremiah 31:31–34Psalm 51:3–4, 12–13, 14–15Hebrews 5:7–9John 12:20–33 Our readings today are filled with anticipation. The days are coming, Jeremiah prophesies in today’s First Reading. The hour has come, Jesus says in the Gospel....
