Scripture for Life: In an interesting combination of Scripture passages, the story of Abraham's test prepares us for contemplating Jesus' transfiguration.
Young Voices: "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things not seen." The chapter in Hebrews goes on to outline the painstakingly persistent faith of Genesis' heroes, faith taken by many people throughout many ages.
In the story of the patriarch Abraham — honored by Jews, Christians and Muslims — faith becomes a direct relationship with God that is marked by constant prayer, which sometimes takes the form of "debating" with God, Pope Francis said.
During his livestreamed daily morning Mass, Pope Francis prayed that the coronavirus pandemic may awaken people's consciences to the plight of homeless men and women suffering in the world.
In one of my earliest memories, my father is warning me about a famous man, "Remember, he still puts his pants on one leg at a time." I remembered this warning when I heard about the fall of another famous icon, Jean Vanier.
Scripture for Life: The Advent season combines penitence and hope. It reminds us that our hope is little more than childish wishes until we recognize how we have failed to live up to our human vocation.
Scripture for Life: When Jesus teaches the disciples to pray, he offers a number of phrases that work together to sum up Christian life and mission. But the gist of his teaching about prayer is that God wants to give us what will give us life.
