The Gospel writers were also a group of four, though they did not work together as the Beatles did. Plus, the “four Gospels” as we know them today were not established as “the” four until a few ...

Over the last several weeks, as St. Luke’s Gospel has unfolded in our Sunday readings, some of us may have been reminded of a ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Reflect on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct.

The effects of the government shutdown are expected to be felt by residents in Chautauqua County soon. With assistance ...

Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father said the mystery of Christ’s resurrection can ...

And Beaufort lost one of its gentlest spirits when Ferguson was tucked into a coffin wearing his trademark black flat-rimmed ...

If faith fails, prayer perishes,” said St. Augustine. When he read and meditated on today’s Gospel, he saw a deep connection between faith and prayer.

The Rev. Willie Comer, Barbara Suggs Mason, Larry D. Boone and St. Luke food pantry founder Patricia McKinney Lewis — all set ...

Not only does humility place us in a correct relationship with God, but by living humbly, we also follow Jesus’ example.

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Yet this week’s First Reading tells us that it is foolish to think that the souls of the just are dead. Instead, theirs is a ...