Lent is a time of growth. This is especially clear from this Sunday’s responsorial psalm: “Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are ...

Journey with America’s editors as they reflect on Scripture, prayer, fasting and almsgiving both in written form and on “The Word” podcast. Find all the reflections and more Lent resources here. we ...

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus gets his message across not with a parable or a sermon, but with a whip of cords. He overturns tables, releases animals intended for sacrifice, and disrupts the ...

Journey with America’s editors as they reflect on Scripture, prayer, fasting and almsgiving both in written form and on “The Word” podcast. Find all the reflections and more Lent resources here. but ...

We have just started the Christian season of Lent. This period has traditionally meant a time of study and preparation for those desiring to join the church, as well as a time of self-reflection for ...

For me, Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter, is about periodic self-examination, reflection, and a deep look at life with intention and commitment to live forward with greater meaning.

Dear Annie: Recently, I came across this poem. I’ve seen it attributed to Pope Francis -- not sure whether he actually said it. In any case, I thought you might share it with your readers. You don’t ...

Dear Annie: Recently, I came across this poem. I’ve seen it attributed to Pope Francis -- not sure whether he actually said it. In any case, I thought you might share it with your readers. You don’t ...