Catholics will have a five-week scriptural retreat to gather the fruits of the National Eucharistic Congress. As happens every three years, five Sundays this summer are dedicated to reading John 6 — ...

Jesus said, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:48). He added, “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever…” (John 6:51). The Lord was speaking ...

Sunday, Aug. 4, is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Psalm 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35. In the first reading, the Israelites in the ...