Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2026.

For Lent 2026, a multitude of Catholic leaders and ministries are inviting the faithful to walk with them during this 40-day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Here are 12 new resources – ...

The 60th anniversary of Vatican II's opening prompted a flurry of commentaries in Catholic and secular outlets alike. The National Catholic Reporter's Michael Sean Winters offered his perspective, ...

Elie Wiesel once wrote, “Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love.” We may intuitively know what he means, but what is it that makes friendship so powerful? In the mid-twentieth century, a ...

Come to NCR for comprehensive coverage of reactions to Pope Francis reflection on family life, Amoris Laetitia (“The Joy of Love”). The apostolic exhortation was released at mid-day in Rome April 8 (6 ...