My last newspaper article was about a Daddy’s love. It was the story of the lengths a loving father will go for his children. And of course I related that to the love of God for us. Today I’m going a ...

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” — Bible (Philippians 2:3) “In giving us children, God places us in a position of both ...

I've always admired good writers and poets. They just seem so smart. Take the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning for instance. Where did she get the heart and brain power to write these words: "How do I ...

Jesuits of an earlier generation learned the basics of the spiritual life from a book titled The Practice of Christian and Religious Perfection. After chapters reflecting on topics like “The Dangers ...

Honestly, it seems a bit odd that Advent sermons often begin with a lesson from John the Baptist. I mean, I’m uncomfortable that I share the Baptist name with my predecessor. While J-the-B was Jesus’ ...

This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. We ...

As America enters a pivotal election year, faced with a decision that will determine nothing less than the future of our country, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day offers us a moment to stop and reflect on ...

Unable to preside over Mass on the Sunday of the Word of God because of a recurring bout of sciatica, Pope Francis' homily was read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, head of the Pontifical Council for ...

I think one of the best proofs that the Bible is true is its honesty. There is no sugar coating; the Bible “tells it like it is.” If the Word of God, written by men under inspiration of the Holy ...

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height, nor depth nor any other created thing shall separate us ...

I have a small role in the Litchfield Community Theatre’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” (Shameless plug: July 25-28.) Most of us are familiar with the story. A prince is transformed by an ...

This Sunday evening the world will watch the Academy Awards. It is an odd year, with most theaters closed during COVID and many productions hampered or postponed. The event itself will be adjusted for ...