The Gospels of Matthew and Luke record the Nativity of the Lord and an important event of his childhood
From an early age, we come to recognize ourselves as free creatures. The 2-year-old seeks to tie her own shoes, to buckle her own seatbelt, to “do it myself!” This awakening of freedom is a ...
The Church is clear that some devotions are necessary, but the Holy Spirit guides us to find our preferred forms of prayer
In a recent cover story in The Atlantic, journalist and former priest James Carroll announced that he refuses to participate in Mass. Because of the abuse scandal, he has determined that only a total boycott ...
This is the first in a 12-part series looking at the life of Christ. It’s said that an authentic Christian is someone about whom others, observing him or her in action, are moved to say, ...
Jesus' ascent into heaven creates a single narrative, bridging the gap between the Gospels, Acts
We see glimpses of heaven through love’s communion in the Church, central in the Eucharist
Parables like that of the prodigal or lost son find a way to capture the imagination of even secular men and women. The image of a father who runs to his son, who embraces him ...
Spiritual theologians often have cautioned Christians about relying on visions. St. John of the Cross warned his readers that rather than expect a euphoric encounter with Christ, the one who adores God should ask for ...
In the public sphere, there is often a separation between the act of worship and public life. We are told religion, including worship, is personal. And the act of worship — what we adore — ...
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