What is God’s greatest gift to humans? Many believe that God is the ultimate gift giver. “God’s greatest gift” can be different for different people. Here are some of the popular choices: achieving ...

The best gift I ever received was something I never wanted. A few days before I finished my 12th and final year as pastor of a church I loved deeply, the congregation’s lay leader shuffled into my ...

Sunday, Oct. 5, is the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Luke 17:5-10. The Lord’s teaching in the Gospel can seem ...

As we near the end of Lent, it is only natural to anticipate what we will be able to enjoy come Easter Sunday. These awaited delights are both trivial (like the classic Lenten sacrifice of sweets, or ...

It is the most painful memory of my childhood. I wish I could report that it was some sorrow that I suffered, but I am the one who produced the pain. And for one who was so dear to me! My family was ...

Children are a blessing from the Lord. That’s not exactly a hot take. For many, the path to parenthood is simple, but for others, it is a journey marked by heartbreak, loss, and unwavering hope. Those ...