Harvard scholar admits 'Jesus' wife' papyrus fragment likely fake
The Harvard professor who caused a stir in 2012 when her findings about a papyrus fragment that fueled speculation that Jesus was married, has conceded it is most likely fake.
Spirituality
Preview: Interfaith efforts counter ignorance, fear
By 8:50 a.m. on that first Saturday morning of the spring series of classes on "Introducing the Qur'an to Christians," the line to sign in was over a dozen deep.
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Preview: Strangers to Neighbors
On Aug. 7, 2012, the Wisconsin community of Oak Creek nearly skipped the annual National Night Out program. Days before six were killed at the Sikh Temple.
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All or nothing
Sometimes I envy St. Thérèse of Lisieux, whose road to heaven came to a conclusion after only 24 years, nine of which she spent as a Carmelite nun. Others who shared that type of blessing include St. Agnes, who was martyred at the age of 13, and Aloysius Gonzaga, the Jesuit student who died at 23 on the very day he predicted he would.
Florida Catholic Charities workers console, support victims' families
Since the Orlando shooting on June 12, Catholic Charities of Central Florida has been working in the background to help victims, survivors and family members in whatever way possible.
Laughing, giggling, roaring, guffawing
Soul Seeing: Our ability to laugh and to cry cuts across all cultures and centuries.
Loving forgiveness
Two sweethearts walked hand in hand on the riverwalk in downtown New Orleans. Both knew that their relationship was deepening and growing stronger day by day.
Mennonite Church coming apart over sexuality issues
A year ago, the Mennonite Church USA was one of many Christian groups struggling with dissension over gays and lesbians in the church. It's not just struggling, but falling apart.
My family and the Sacred Heart
Simply Spirit: Every year around June, my thoughts turn to my dad, who died nine years ago on June 16 (Father's Day weekend) at age 87.
Preview: Graduating to parish life and leadership
A program to inspire and equip young adult Catholic college students to engage in church leadership roles as they graduate has more than doubled the number of campuses it serves.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being