During his 40 days in the wilderness among wild animals and angels, Jesus shows his   solidarity   with us by being the one who, par exce...

The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered t...

As we begin the season of Lent, we recall that God’s constant, loving yearning is to give us life. God is determined to forgive us and we...

As today’s Gospel opens, Jesus is trying to hide out; he needs solitude for rest, for prayer. But a woman interrupts him. She’s a Syropho...

Rising very early before dawn, he left  and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him a...

Snow upon snow, falling day after day. We pray, we notice the beauty, and we dream of spring. And today we celebrate the virgin martyr ...

Mary and Joseph brought the child Jesus into the temple, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. The Mother of God, the most pu...