One viewpoint: A bigger family is a mark of godliness. Children are a gift from God. God commands us to have children. God loves children. God places a higher value on kids. Some question: Will God ...

Find today’s readings here. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training and instruction of the Lord.” I’ve often wondered whether my dad was handpicked by God ...

During Jesus’ ministry, he constantly reached out to undesirables. Touching a leper was at the top of the taboo list. Jesus not only touched lepers, he healed them (Matthew 8:1-4). “You can tell ...

“What does it mean to receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It’s like Jesus is giving us a big hug, saying, ‘I love you so much. I want you to be close to me always,’” says Russell Pollitt, S.J., pastor of ...

At its heart, Judaism is about love. If you find that claim surprising, you’re not alone. Many Christians and Jews—and, sadly, even some of my rabbinical students—view Christianity as a religion of ...