The sermon is so simple. However dark your world, imitate me and all will be well. The question it poses is likewise quite stark: Do we believe him enough to rally?
Scripture
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Tips from a Scripture scholar on how to read the Bible
America’s “The Word” columnist, Jaime L. Waters, reflects on how her Catholic faith informs her academic and spiritual understanding of sacred Scripture.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Faith in God requires us to act
By fostering societies in which people support one another, we emulate God, who cares for all of us.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Jesus calls us to live good lives
Matthew depicts Jesus ascending a mountain, like Moses, to interpret Jewish laws.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
What Christ’s crown of thorns teaches us in troubled times
Our history remains hazardous, but it does not stand apart from God in Christ.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
What do the Gospels say about parents behaving badly a sporting events?
Perhaps hovering parents only display a drive shared by all: a desire to be our own saviors.
Posted inFaith, The Word
How can we find harmony in an imperfect world?
Today’s readings describe moments of destruction, uncertainty and discord.
Posted inFaith, The Word
The Presentation of the Lord reminds us of the importance of community
Although the Holy Family is central to this feast of the Presentation, Simeon and Anna play vital roles.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Do humans make rituals—or do rituals make us human?
We are not angels. We cannot be spiritual without being religious. Why? Because we cannot be human without rituals.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
When we express ourselves, we imitate God
We are never more ourselves than when we express ourselves.