Oh, the many words that describe it…adoration, warmth, devotion, tenderness, affection.” Then think upon these words spoken by Jesus, “Look at the birds of the air; they neither reap nor sow nor ...

Now, on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, 10 men who had leprosy met him. They ...

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conveys the Father's love; a love so deep, so full of compassion for us, that it would lay itself down for its beloved. is a covenantal love, an enduring love - this is divine love, and it is freely ...

During morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta on Thursday, Pope Francis spoke of God’s love and encouraged the congregation to allow themselves to be “embraced by God’s mercy.” The Holy Father based his ...

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Three little words, “lake effect snow,” still evoke fear and trembling in me. Until I moved to Ithaca, New York, for graduate school, I had never heard the phrase. The individual words sound ...

Bible Verses For Thanksgiving are a timeless source of encouragement, reflection, and spiritual nourishment. As we pause to reflect on God’s goodness, these scriptures inspire a heart of gratitude, ...

For many traditionalist Christians, the doctrine of “original sin” is a sacred cow. But author Danielle Shroyer hopes to send it to the slaughter house with her book, “Original Blessing: Putting Sin ...