The Rev. James Martin, S.J., leads listeners through a guided reflection on prayer during the Advent season.

Writer Tara Isabella Burton reflects on finding her Christianity.

In “Plague,” Michael O'Loughlin investigates untold stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church.

Overall, the “attitude of gratitude” is simply a better way to live one’s life—happier, healthier and more open hearted—than the attitude of greed.

JesusOfNaz316 mixes brief prayers with light humor and punchy political jeremiads.

Before my illness I frequently thought of life from the perspective of what I had accomplished. Throughout my illness, God has reminded me that what is most important is what we do for other people and that he is really in charge.