We’re all brothers and sisters, so we need to act like it.
Hearing the stories of people from different backgrounds and experiences is a source of strength that must be encouraged and valued.
In his third encyclical, Pope Francis speaks to the entire world — not just Catholics — reinforcing how imperative it is to care for one another.
In the face of extreme disorder, there were small steps taken toward reorder.
The challenges of 2020 will not defeat us; but the loss of hope will.
Our faith compels us to respond and lift up — now more than ever and in unimaginably charitable and just ways — the poor, the homeless, the wandering young families looking for shelter and warmth.
The 'Don’t Tread on Me' blood running through our veins feeds a pernicious predator-prey mentality.
We feel helpless because the issues are so big, so old and so seemingly impossible.
Faith Perspectives: We are embroiled in a moment of fierce change. … A new vision of community is needed.
My mistake is acting as if peace is a feeling to experience instead of a way of life to be worked and sacrificed for.
'Kindness is human-sized and changes everything.'
For some people, the quickest way of dealing with anger is to dump it on someone else. It’s as if by hurting another person, they feel better.
Remember when distancing was something you did to avoid crazy relatives at parties?
We have to fight this pandemic at scientific, humanitarian and spiritual levels. The whole world is in this together. This deadly virus has no ethnicity, religion, race or ideology.
Faith Perspectives: It’s important to take precautions, but it’s also important that we don’t give up church attendance for Lent.
Can Christians share hope that will help provide a path through hysteria?
Pondering is not merely thinking or daydreaming or simply observing. It’s the work of paying attention and being open.
Some values are non-debatable.
They walk into the sanctuary with bright eyes and runny noses, ready to sing and pray. The pastor brings the songs, the stories and the hand sanitizer.
How do you reconcile "not hating" someone while, simultaneously, being so angry with them that you exchange an insult or two?
Greta Thunberg is an inspiration transcending age, ethnicity and faith. She gives me hope that our planet is in good hands.
After a long journey and hardship, a young couple delivers a child for all time.
Christmas is all about light, and if we’re not bringing light to the world this Christmas, we’re doing something terribly wrong.
Stereotypes fly when you have the opportunity to get to know a person.
Thanksgiving is a celebration of harvest feast. I believe the essence of the day is one of the core tenets of all faiths.