Across the Pastor's Desk by Nancy Overgaard As we look through the beatitudes (statements of blessing) scattered throughout the Bible, we come to Psalm 33:12. There, the Psalmist declares, "Blessed is ...

Creating community in our homes is the essence of living the Gospel in word and deed. These biblical hospitality verses will ...

Because at the heart of it all, mothers are nothing short of a gift from God.While there are no words that can fully express ...

Some five hours after the opening Mass, the cardinals were to process into the Sistine Chapel, swear an oath to uphold the ...

Fourth is “awareness that God sees everything.” (Circling back to Genesis 1:3-4 since God “invented” sight.) His all-knowing, ...

Msgr. Joseph Prior explains how in this Sunday's Gospel, Peter receives the mercy and love of Jesus. Peter is transformed, then boldly proclaims the Gospel to the world.

Many think “Holiness” is an other-worldly, mystical concept, or a way of acquiring something divine. This is not true. This false notion does not help people improve. It supports people who prefer to ...

To prostrate in a mosque. To sing in a church. To meditate. To perform prayer. These acts are often recognized as religious ...

John 3:16 is a familiar Johannine Gospel verse to many of us. The message about God’s great love for all, that he sends his only-begotten Son, never fails to uplift our spirits. It tells us that Jesus ...

Pastor and gospel singer Kim Burrell discusses her past comments against the LGBTQ community with Pastor Jamal Bryant.

When I was 25 years old, both of my parents left earth for heaven. I handled their passing as well as I could, thinking I had ...

Let us call to mind and heart the insights or events that have moved us to express our faith in action, how our work ...