Daily Readings

  • Readings for the Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr Reading 1 Romans 4:1-8 Brothers and sisters: What can we say that Abraham found, our ancestor according to the flesh? Indeed, if Abraham was justified on the basis of his works, he has reason to boast; but this was not so in the […]
  • Reading 1 Romans 3:21-30 Brothers and sisters: Now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, though testified to by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction; all have sinned and are deprived of the glory […]
  • Readings for the Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Reading I Romans 2:1-11 You, O man, are without excuse, every one of you who passes judgment. For by the standard by which you judge another you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the very same things. We know […]
  • Reading 1 Romans 1:16-25 Brothers and sisters: I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek. For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, "The one who is righteous […]
  • Reading 1 Romans 1:1-7 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an Apostle and set apart for the Gospel of God, which he promised previously through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, the Gospel about his Son, descended from David according to the flesh, but established as Son of God in power according […]

Vatican News

  • The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 15 heard oral arguments over a Voting Rights Act provision and the White House drew attention to Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The post Washington Roundup: Voting Rights Act on trial; White House boosts Down Syndrome awareness; and more first appeared on OSV News.
  • Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said Oct. 17 the U.S. Army has cancelled all religious support contracts for Army chapels, "including those for religious educators, administrators, and musicians." The post Military archbishop: Army’s cancellation of religious support contracts unfairly harms Catholics first appeared on OSV News.
  • As the U.S. military carried out a strike on what it said was a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, a Notre Dame Law expert warned against such action. The post US strikes in the Caribbean draw Catholic concern over widening use of force first appeared on OSV News.
  • One way the church can help the faithful overcome a divided, overly individualistic approach to faith is to restore the feast of Christ the King to its original date: the last Sunday of October, just before the solemnity of All Saints. The post Restore Christ the King and end the divided life first appeared […]
  • "The political situation remains heated, so we can't yet speak of any stability," explained the coordinating secretary of the Madagascar bishops' conference. The post Madagascar Catholic church leaders urge calm as military seizes power first appeared on OSV News.
  • Eight groups of 25 young adults from different Mediterranean countries and different religions each spent a month as crew members, sailing to 30 ports. The post Pope boards sailboat to speak peace with young adults first appeared on OSV News.
  • The Luminiscence production will feature a 360-degree video projection onto the basilica's walls as narration provides the church's history in Minneapolis. The post Video, music production Luminiscence to make US debut at Minneapolis basilica first appeared on OSV News.
  • Catholic dioceses in Alaska are calling for prayer and support, after flooding from a recent typhoon devastated several coastal communities. The post Alaska Catholics call for prayer, support after devastating floods first appeared on OSV News.