There was white smoke, then euphoria, in St. Peter’s Square. The world had a new pope, Leo XIV. In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus said, “And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will ...
(RNS) — With Christmas season over, Christians move into what the church refers to as “Ordinary Time.” This is the time outside of Christmas season, Lent and Easter season. “Ordinary” in English means ...
The Catholic view of authority and Holy Scripture is not about some ubiquitous churchman looking over everyone’s shoulder so that they would interpret each verse exactly as the Church says it ought to ...
When I was growing up, I always waited until Christmas Eve to begin shopping for my four sisters. When I got home, I dumped the four measly gifts out on the floor and decided who should get what. I ...
Turns out, people want to hear what the Bible has to say. I’ll admit I grew up in a church and denomination that emphasized the Bible—maybe too much. I’ll explain. We loved the Bible. We sang songs ...
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(RNS) — With Christmas season over, Christians move into what the church refers to as “Ordinary Time.” This is the time outside of Christmas season, Lent and Easter season. “Ordinary” in English means ...
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