Christ does not direct us to do one thing or another just to make our lives difficult. The teachings of Jesus are given to us for our own good.

One way to understand the biblical image of the shepherd and the sheep is to appreciate the difference between sheep and cows.

Receiving the Eucharist in faith can change our past, present, and future.

Cutting off what is dead is not cruelty, but an act of a loving God. If we want life, we must let God take what is dead and prune it away.

Jesus sends us out on a mission of love and service. But he wants us to travel light. What kind of useless burdens do you insist on bringing with you?

A 2,000-year-old Taoist story can offer a particular perspective on Jesus’ Transfiguration.

Sometimes the things that most endanger us appear normal and acceptable. The greatest threats may seem a part of our very selves.

There are saints all around us. They come in all ages, genders, and occupations. They make good things happen in our world.

It is easy to recognize God’s presence with us once a trial is over. But, it takes faith for us to see the angels who are with us even as we suffer.

Without making an evil thing good, we believe that God has the power to make good come from it.

In his risen body Jesus bears the marks of his passion to show us that when we admit our failures and our brokenness in light of his resurrection, they can lead to life.

The angel appears to Mary and begins with a beautiful greeting: “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Why then does the next line tell us that Mary was greatly disturbed?