I. Introduction: A Year of Favor from the Lord A. When people have lost their way or feel downtrodden, they look for a word of encouragement. They seek something or someone they can put their hopes in. So it was that, as the people of Israel were nearing the end of their exile in Babylon,...Read More
In the eastern Christian tradition, the "Jesus prayer" is all-important. Whether recited throughout the day by the contemplative monk or spoken occasionally by the business person immersed in the cares of the secular world, this prayer anchors the spiritual life of many Christians.Read More
Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno finds no conflict between the science he pursues in studying meteorites and the Catholic faith he practices every day.Read More
A funeral Mass for Sister Trinita Balbach of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia was offered March 18 at Assisi House in Aston, Pa. Sister Trinita died March 13. She was 91.Read More
I have a problem. I see a roll of paper towels and I want to make it into something.And I also happen to believe that though there are many items people get tired of receiving, no one objects to an extra roll of paper towels—especially not once you make itRead More