More recently, I’ve been struck by the preceding phrase, “belong—body and soul.” It seems intuitive that a Christian’s soul ...

They claim that obedience to God's commandments is good but not necessary for our salvation. Our sin, i.e. disobedience to God, does not affect our salvation. As Luther wrote to Melanchthon ...

On the 22nd of April 2025, just after a few days after celebrating my yet another 'another sunset birthday', we had the sad ...

Finally heaven may belong to children but ... However as adults we can freely reject God's grace and salvation through sin. Baptism does not earn or guarantee our salvation. Even though eternal ...

Sunday is Easter, the Day of Resurrection, when Christians celebrate the “death of death, and hell’s destruction,” as the old ...

By God’s mercy and strength, we have journeyed through prayer and fasting across the ocean of Holy and Great Lent, finally ...

Jesus foretold his death and resurrection to prepare his followers — and us — for the hope of eternal life through God’s love ...

Christians in the Holy Land not only have the right but also the duty to celebrate Easter despite all the difficulties and conflicts they are now experiencing, said Cardinal Pi ...

In a world besieged by the violence of impatience, the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus show us how to enter into the patience ...

As the liturgy drew to a close and the congregation departed in silence, Cardinal McElroy’s homily left the faithful with ...

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ first words as pope spoke of his sinfulness and trust in God’s mercy — a theme that defined his ...

Discover the meaning and purpose of Holy Week, a week of reflection on Jesus' life leading up to his ultimate sacrifice and resurrection.