With the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey fresh in all our minds—and all too real for those whose families, homes, businesses, and churches are affected—we watch new storms in the […]
This Sunday’s Gospel ends with one of my favorite Scripture passages: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” […]
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) president, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, has called for prayers and solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Cardinal DiNardo also called on […]
Does Sunday’s date startle you? Time flies when we’re busy about worldly things. There’s nothing inherently wrong with being occupied with feeding and clothing ourselves and our family and working […]
Matthew 16:21–27 “Whoever wishes to come after me must take up his cross and follow me.” It doesn’t take a genius or guru to recognize that life is hard. But […]
Who do you say that Jesus is? We know the correct responses—Son of God, Messiah, Savior, Lord, Redeemer. But what do our lives tell people about Jesus? What difference does […]
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. This is also a special feast of the Augustinians of the Assumption, […]
The Gospels take us along with the Apostles as they experience the ups and downs of following Jesus. Last Sunday, Peter, James, and John had a mountaintop experience during which […]
In Sunday’s Gospel of the Transfiguration, Peter says, “Lord, it is good that we are here.” He then suggests that he can build tents for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. Peter […]
Vivir en Cristo is Bayard’s free Spanish-language daily-prayer app. It provides liturgical readings and a range of prayers and information to help guide and inspire the prayer life. This application […]