Sometimes it seems that there are hoops to jump through at every turn.

Sometimes the give-and-take of prayer is a mystery.

As today’s Gospel suggests, righteousness is no guarantee of a smooth life.

Out of the welter of misfits, black sheep and skeletons in the closet God brings Jesus.

A singing God—what a delightful illustration of the divine presence among us.

The act of planting a garden is the easier part: It’s the small daily acts of caring over the long haul that can be a challenge.