You shall love the Lord your God,’ says Jesus in Friday’s Gospel. ‘The second: You shall love your neighbor.’ But is that ...

Entering this Lenten season, the words prayer and fasting have taken on a deeper significance as I strive to make this Lent ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick explains how the dynamics of Lent can be compared to playing a board game.

Elaine Pagels remains fascinated by the mysteries of Jesus after decades of study. In her latest book, she revels in the ...

Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave a blessing, praying for ...

Decrees are powerful affirmations that, when spoken with intention, faith, and emotion, have the power to transform our ...

Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even when they feel furthest from God, ...

Probably because we finally come to realize that selflessness brings a freedom self-seeking can never match. That’s another ...

Atheist Howard Storm was a professor at Northern Kentucky University when he tragically died of a stomach ulcer.