When I preach on Transfiguration Sunday, I’m always tempted to quote Marilynne Robinson’s preacher character, John Amos, who says this in a sermon: “It has seemed to me sometimes as though the Lord ...

User’s Guide to Sunday, Aug. 6Sunday, Aug. 6, is the Feast of the Transfiguration. Mass readings: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9. This feast is ...

Pope Francis encouraged new courses of action for parishes to help people understand the importance of Sunday Mass and parish ministries, a top Vatican official wrote in a message. The message was ...