Sunday, Feb. 10, is the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C). Mass readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138: 1-5, 7-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11. “They cried one to the other, ‘Holy, holy, holy is ...

“We express our renewed availability to be sent into the Lord’s vineyard, for the greater service of the Church and the greater glory of God.” —35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, ...

One reason I enjoyed preaching the sermons in this series was the contrast between a “head” message and a “heart” message. The message on Scripture was a head message—didactic. We asked folks for ...

“I have given them the glory you gave me so that they may be one as we are one” (John17:3). Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; John 17:20-26 Many years ago, long enough that I cannot remember where, I visited a ...

This volume completes an ambitious two-part study of monotheism in Western culture that began with One True God: Historical Consequences of Monotheism (Princeton University Press, 2001). As with the ...

The starting point for all discussion about creation and its wonders is Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning, God created the ...

Many Christians sing about God's glory without fully understanding its meaning. Singing worship songs should be a sincere act of devotion, not just a religious ritual. True worship involves aligning ...

Fanny Jane Crosby was a famous hymn singer and writer in the 1800s. Even though she was blind, she used her voice to share her strong faith through music. She became known for singing powerful ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. I love singing Christmas carols and Christmas songs. Maybe you do too. A couple weeks ago I was at a Christmas party, and we ...