The nation’s official motto, “In God we trust,” has appeared on coins since the Civil War. The Pledge of Allegiance promises ...

When I was little, I pored over the stories of the saints, especially the martyrs. I was morbidly fascinated by stories of little 6-year-old Conchita of the Drooping Veil who loved God so passionately ...

(RNS) — ‘How Great Is Our God’ has long been one of the most popular worship songs in Christian churches. Since 2020, it’s also become a theme song for Christian nationalist protesters. “Our hearts ...

From the reputation Satan has gained over the last two millennia, you might think he was God’s original nemesis. But long before there was a Christian devil, God had a first worst enemy: the great ...

I have them all in a book. Eight volumes, really. They are in prayer books called breviaries. I treasure my friends their pages. Priests and religious promise to pray what is called “The Liturgy of ...

Here is what is generally suggested: Ask the divine for directions by praying. Be flexible and prepared to redirect. Choose service as one of the goals. Decontaminate your intentions with spiritual ...

Needless to say, this Christmas will be different than any Christmas in recent history. We're experiencing what our parents and grandparents must have experienced as they struggled to celebrate the ...