Recent columns have addressed the background to Jesus’ proclamation of the “kingdom of God.” We’ve looked at the Old Testament, the Maccabean Revolt and popular revolutionary movements in Jesus’ day.

Plots and characters in the Torah portend what lies in store for the Jewish people. Balaam tried cursing the Jews - and it ...

When you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, you are made free from sin. As you look at the promises of God and you believe, ...

The Brown Scapular that was given to St. Simon Stock affirmed his mission to spread the Carmelite spirituality throughout the ...

Throughout the rest of the Old Testament, God continues to call persons to repent, confess and do penance. It also becomes more ritualized.

Isaiah 45:1-7 describes Cyrus as God’s anointed, empowered to subdue nations for Israel’s sake, demonstrating God’s ability ...

Minnie Driver has joined The Faithful to play Sarah, while Jeffrey Donovan and Natacha Karam will be seen as Abraham and Hagar.

Far-right white evangelical Christian fundamentalists have a very complex relationship with Jews and Israel. On one hand, ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick recalls a time he forgot something important and the advice he gives others in the similar situations.

The beloved group of Boston gospel singers will soon celebrate an almost unheard of milestone for a recording group: 75 years ...

Well, here we are to the final two chapters of Daniel. They tie together so if you get a chance to read them today or this week I encourage you ...

Lourdes Creus, the late Opus Dei member’s sister, explained that Our Lady is ‘geared round helping families build a ...