When I was little, I pored over the stories of the saints, especially the martyrs. I was morbidly fascinated by stories of little 6-year-old Conchita of the Drooping Veil who loved God so passionately ...

That is the topic of Rabbi Shai Held’s new book, “Judaism Is About Love,” which is also the topic of today’s “Martini Judaism” podcast. Wait a second, you are saying, isn’t this supposed to be Martini ...

“I pray that you ... may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” —Ephesians 3:17-18 Two weeks ago, my oldest daughter, Kayla, ...

"Certainly the faithful love of the Lord hasn’t ended; certainly God’s compassion isn’t through! They are renewed every morning. Great is your faithfulness." The Good News: God's heart is brimful of ...

Sunday, Oct. 29, is the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Exodus 22:20-26; Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Matthew 22:34-40. There was an expression common among the ...

Still Small Voice is a collection of 18 interviews with clergy tackling 18 questions about God, published during the month of Elul, a time of Jewish reflection and accountability. Click here to read ...

Love is more than just a transaction between two people, it's a spiritual emotion that comes from above. Love is pure and unscathed, it has no boundaries and will go on forever, similar to your spirit ...

Holiday travel. It isn’t easy. Then why do we do it? Why cram the trunks and endure the airports? You know the answer. We love to be with the ones we love. The 4-year-old running up the sidewalk into ...