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The author of this story is unknown and it has been told by many people throughout the years. The gentleman to whom I’m going ...

Pope Francis situates the need for hope in the challenging world of ‘gloomy discouragement and ill-concealed cynicism’ ...

Rebecca McCarthy traces Norman Maclean’s poetic sensibilities from his University of Chicago classroom to A River Runs ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like a Jubilee, as the Vatican and Rome rush to put the final touches on preparations before ...

You see, the only way to become aware that the world revolves around Jesus is to actually become a follower of Christ. You ...

In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to death: “Lord, do ...

Mont Saint Michel rector Father Pierre Doat, who has just published a novel about the role and figure of angels, believes ...

I am telling you a story of Jacob and his decision to return to the promised land of his grandparents. The version being read in synagogues worldwide. Welcome to Vayeshev (And He Lived), this week’s ...

Christmas is more than just a holiday; it is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a moment that marks a pivotal point in human history. For Christians around the world, Christmas represents the ...

American Christians now find themselves facing a question perhaps heretofore unconsidered Why are Satanists so seemingly ...