The U.S. Bishops' Doctrine Committee issues guidance to Catholic healthcare institutions on respecting the fundamental order of the human body.

Pope Francis asked young people to read from the Bible each day and with attention. “Ask ‘What does this say to my heart? What is God saying to me through these words?'” the pope counseled. “I want to tell you how I read my old Bible. Often I pick it up, read a bit, then set it down and let myself be seen by the Lord. I am not the one looking at him, but he looks at me. God is truly there, present.”

From the article, written by Natalie Allison Janicello: More than 300 people applied for FaithAction ID cards in Burlington on Saturday after Blessed Sacrament Church raised its usual cap for the number of monthly applicants.

Pope Benedict spoke about the liturgy as a school of prayer during his general audience this morning. This is the story from the Vatican Information Service. [MORE...]

Fr. Robert Barron gives a nice reflection on the new translation of the Roman Missal, especially on the more complex prayers of the priest. [MORE...]

Today we celebrate the assumption of Mary into heaven. Here are three of my favorite Marian choral compositions. [MORE...]

A 360 view of our church... enjoy! [MORE...]

A moving episode of "In Search of the Divine" on Fr. Michael Joncas, composer of "On Eagles Wings" and one of the best theologians, liturgists, historians and musicians in the church today. [MORE...]

Today is the memorial of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Here is a brief reflection from "Give Us This Day" via the PrayTell liturgy blog. [MORE...]

As we begin hearing the "Bread of Life" discourse over the next several weekend's from the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to St John, we'll be singing a new entrance hymn, "Risen Lord We Gather Round You." [MORE...]

Happy Birthday to all Parishioners celebrating in March!