A Reflection for the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, by Colleen Dulle

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games—a sports festival aimed to unite all nations of the world—created shock and disbelief instead as Catholics around the world felt offended by the parody of the Last Supper, which was part of the opening ceremony.

Bishop Andrew Cozzens, who spearheaded the three-year National Eucharistic Revival, said, “I felt a great fullness of God, one I prayed that everyone would be filled with.”

On this episode of “Preach,” Ricardo reflects on his experience attending the congress and the rich tapestry of preaching styles he experienced while there.

These nine Parisian saints take on a new relevance for Catholics during a banner year for the city, as it hosts the Olympics and reopens Notre Dame Cathedral.

A Reflection for Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by William Gualtiere