As a summary of God’s law (Matthew 22:37-40), it expands obedience to include the affections, the whole person; at the same time it teaches that love and feeling can’t come at the expense of ...

Obedience includes the humble and sincere acceptance of the authority and will of God. It’s not only conforming, but also demonstrating our devotion through our thoughts, words, and deeds. The ...

Total obedience to God's will brings wisdom, joy and hope, Pope Francis told religious men and women. "Yes, the happiness of a religious is a consequence of this path of lowering oneself with ...

Those who seek godliness must love even those who appear unlovable, the author asserts.