When I was in my mid-20s, I reached a crossroads like all of us experience in life from time to time. Maybe for you, it’s whether or not to stay in your current job, or to move ahead with a ...

At Christmas time we hear a huge amount about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Christians have venerated her for centuries, but what of Joseph? He trusted in God in the most difficult of circumstances.

This is from the online archives of The Star of North Augusta, a collection of more than 25,000 articles published from October 2007 to February 2022. I have been obsessed with music and song lyrics ...

This past Monday was Epiphany, the day we celebrate God making his son Jesus known to the nations as demonstrated by the magi, or wisemen, who came from faraway lands to worship Christ, the one they ...

There are many forms and expressions of prayer. The human heart is diverse and the ways in which it approaches and speaks to God is also diverse. The variations of prayer show us the great mystery ...

I love Rochester. I have been blessed to be surrounded by people from all over the world. The homes immediately surrounding our house are a global gathering of languages, cultures and religions. While ...

But here is a quick catch-up: According to Scripture – in front of disciples, Peter, John, and James – Jesus is transfigured. “As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes ...

To members of his synagogue, the voice that played over the speakers of Congregation Emanu El in Houston sounded just like Rabbi Josh Fixler’s. In the same steady rhythm his congregation had grown ...

Pope Francis leads his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Oct. 21, 2020. In a new documentary, Pope Francis expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for ...

Some point out that enemies are hidden helpers as they strengthen and sharpen us and keep us awake. A few even elevate the enemy to a savior. Some measure status from the number of enemies one has: ...