As the theologian Gerhard Lohfink puts it in Jesus of Nazareth, “In the East one praises someone by praising his or her ...

God is in the life change business. He takes what is broken and fixes it. He takes what is shattered and puts it back together. God has the power to change your life. The word “power” occurs one ...

PRAYER: Lord, empower us to actively seek your guidance and presence; strengthen us to stand firm against spiritual ...

Finally brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” The Apostle Paul was coming to the ...

In John’s Gospel the miracles performed by Jesus are called signs. A sign is usually not an end in itself. What is more important is the reality to which a sign points. The signs done by Jesus point ...

Pope Francis presides over Mass for Sunday of the Word of God on Jan. 21, 2024 in Saint Peter’s Basilica. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen ROME – Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated a Mass dedicated to ...

Obedience includes the humble and sincere acceptance of the authority and will of God. It’s not only conforming, but also demonstrating our devotion through our thoughts, words, and deeds. The general ...

During his homily, Francis emphasized five key aspects of Christ’s mission that characterize the Gospel message. Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 26, 2025 Mass for Word of God Sunday ...