Faith and Family

In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends out 72 disciples on mission. He urges them to bring a message of peace as they announce that the Kingdom of God is at hand.

Journey is a theme in this week's Gospel. Father Greg Friedman, OFM, says that theme offers us a chance to explore what being a disciple means.

Feeding others—both literally and spiritually—is the theme of this week's Gospel. It reminds us that Chris is the bread of life for all.

This Sunday we mark the feast of the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. Jesus tells the disciples that the Holy Spirit will convey all that he has to tell them.

This week we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. In the Gospel, Jesus appears to the disciples and they receive the Holy Spirit.

This Sunday we mark the seventh week since the Easter resurrection of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus prays for those on earth who continue to believe in him.