Early in February I was asked to become a contributor to this column, “Hope for Living.” Little did I know way back then how much a commodity hope for living would become! It has been a challenging ...

On Jan. 1, 2000, a group considered to be living apostles of Jesus Christ published their joint testimony to the world about the “matchless life” and divinity of Christ. The 710-word document — “The ...

In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and Santa Claus. Even the "comfort and joy" heralded is more about general feelings of ...

Christmas is a message of hope. It is not about fanfare, a tree, gifts, or a family dinner; it certainly isn't about going ...

Like other children her age, my daughter loves to ask the question, "why?" Last year at Easter, her curious nature piqued again. On this particular occasion she was inquiring about one of the most ...

That three-word phrase (from Acts 2:26) has been on my heart for weeks — long before I reflected upon it during online Easter Monday Mass, where it was included in the first reading. My constant ...

Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to hear Pope Benedict XVI’s Easter message and Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) blessing. During his address, the Holy Father reminded the ...

Pope Francis encouraged those participating in the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress to hope in Christ’s mercy and to be outgoing, in a video message sent to the conference Friday. “The theme ...

President Donald Trump issued a Palm Sunday message at the start of Holy Week renewing his administration's promise "to defend the Christian faith in our schools, military, workplaces, hospitals, and ...