The necessity of giving thanks to God is not just a polite gesture or a casual acknowledgment of all the blessings the Lord bestows upon us. The fact is it's a fundamental part of our relationship ...

Sunday’s gospel at Free Spirit Inclusive Catholic Community is found in Matthew 22 where Jesus says “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s but give to God what is God’s.” The religious authorities were ...

People are drawn to truth, beauty and goodness. We want what is good and we want to do good. While we all can’t go to mission trips to Africa or teach school in Appalachia, we can all help people much ...

About This Book Powell’s book is subtitled “The Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life,” and this is his good news: People who live according to the Bible’s definition of a faithful ...

The laws in the United States with regard to abortion are considerably better than before Dobbs v. Jackson was decided in June 2022. Not only did the Supreme Court’s decision demolish the claim that ...

Find today’s readings here. “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered ...

Find today’s readings here. I am writing this reflection from the airport, as I’m traveling to be with family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Despite all the usual angst in pre-holiday reporting about ...

Before indulging in the Thanksgiving feast this week, your loved ones might prompt you to say something you’re grateful for. While it’s common to appreciate material things, a recent study by BYU ...

Natural man’s most elemental and most driving force is the instinct for self-preservation. That force drives man to hunt or fish or cultivate or gather, to satisfy his own hunger and that of his ...