These lessons today are in a particular way very timely for us here in the United States, the Catholic Church in this country, perhaps the church in other parts of the world. As I mentioned in ...

It seems these days that many Christians believe more that the world is going to hell in a handbasket than they believe the gates of hell shall not prevail against the Church. We give the devil too ...

“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Giving thanks in all circumstances does not always ...

God's loving care for his children – listening to their cares, answering their prayers and petitions – is a cause for rejoicing, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. "The awareness that in ...

When the Ba’al Shem Tov was 10 years old, he was already a member of the cohort of hidden tzaddikim. When he was 17, he would visit various villages to encourage the Jews there and strengthen their ...

The Psalmist David cries out to God in a variety of circumstances. As he writes Psalm 16, he seems to be in a period of danger or difficulty. “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to ...

Burns' delightful poetry depicts the compassion and solidarity the godly great can show the vulnerable defenseless. It also reflects the theme of Laetare Sunday when the mood of Lent is interrupted ...

You would think that the book many Scripture scholars agree to be the oldest in the New Testament would garner a great deal of respect. You would think that a document written only 17 years or so ...

Even close relatives like “awe” and “reverence” don’t quite capture the passionate intensity of trembling in the presence of a holy God. American culture is full of fear. Although our country is ...

Today’s Gospel from John shares several similarities to the Gospel from Mark last Sunday. Both highlight John the Baptist as the herald for the Messiah. Advent is a great time to reflect on people who ...