Scripture for Life: In an interesting combination of Scripture passages, the story of Abraham's test prepares us for contemplating Jesus' transfiguration.
Scripture for Life: As we begin "Ordinary Time," John the Baptist invites us to learn over and over to recognize Jesus for who he is and what he offers.
Scripture for Life: Here, in the middle of Luke's Gospel, we get the parable that explains the motive of Jesus' mission. When God sees suffering and need, the divine response is intimate, unbounded solidarity.
Bruce Chilton's scholarly work provides a vivid portrait of the Holy Land at the time of Jesus and beyond and examines the relationship between religious and political power.
Interreligious dialogue and cooperation are needed more than ever during this time when people and the planet are facing multiple threats, Pope Francis told a delegation of Buddhists from Thailand.
Fr. Daniel Horan: To paraphrase one of Jesus' teachings, you cannot serve both God and guns. To those trying to square the circle of their demonstrated love of guns and alleged love of God, I ask: What is your true religion?
Commentary: On May 15, the pope will canonize Devasahayam Pillai, India's first lay saint and the first recognized martyr of Indian origin. His life and death challenge the church to turn away from clericalism and casteism.
Commentary: Pope Francis has called for a better kind of politics. That must start with the church. There can be no room for anyone who identifies as a "warrior," who profanes Christian witness by using the tactics of war.
Scripture for Life: Today’s readings offer us an invitation to break open our biggest ideas about God. Moses tells us that God, the mysterium tremendum, is a fire that burns without destroying.
