Jesus is one of the most influential and widely recognized figures in history, revered by billions across different faiths.

But, by the 1350s, its "most glorious years" would be "as good as over". The Black Death "halved" the city's population and ...

Discerning wisdom that is hidden from our earthly understanding is having a desire to be led by God according to what we ...

Parenting is one of the greatest callings in life, and raising emotionally intelligent children is an essential part of that journey. In today’s fast-paced world, children face many emotional and ...

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As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to become as close to God as we desire, and the result is an increased ...

The Church gives us the holy season of Lent each year to help us to step back, to slow down and take stock of our lives.

The author, a lifelong Catholic, expresses concern over the alignment of the Catholic Right with President Trump's policies.

Like Jonah, we are called to let God work through us. Though Jonah initially resisted his mission, he ultimately embraced his ...

Instead of following Rebecca’s path of consistent, protected rest, I maintain a winding and problematic relationship to sleep, and rest in general. I understand that rest is essential, but rest is the ...