Every week when I begin this Bible study, I thank readers for joining us and do so for two reasons. First, my email overflows with comments from readers and friends about how they enjoy learning about ...

Prayer and mission are the very breath of the Christian life, Pope Francis said. "When we inhale, by prayer, we receive the fresh air of the Holy Spirit. When exhaling this air, we announce Jesus ...

The Book of Psalms reminds us that worship demands our unequivocal devotion and allegiance. The Psalms capture the full range of human experience. Personal and collective, sorrowful and rejoicing, ...

The parable, Luke 16, 1-13, concerns a manager who is to be relieved of his job because of dishonesty. Jesus does not identify what precisely is the dishonesty In this situation, the manager saves ...

In the hustle and bustle of life, we can sometimes overlook the blessings and goodness of God. Family life, daily tasks, job responsibilities, financial concerns, and a host of other items can fill ...

Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, "but above all in difficult moments." In his general audience address on Jan. 13, the pope compared those who praise ...

The worship of God involves two directions. The first is from God to us. He’s the giver and His people are the receivers. In worship, God showers us with the gift of His grace and gives faith which ...

Pope Francis leads his weekly general audience from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Jan 13, 2021. In his main talk, the pope focused on the importance of praising God in times of ...