These scriptures remind us all to not give up. Some people open their Bibles in a habitual act of study, while others may open this book in an anguished attempt to find something—anything—to help get ...

Editor’s note: We asked community and faith leaders to answer the question: When life feels dark, what gives you hope? We will publish their responses throughout December. Get weekly roundups of the ...

“For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?” (Romans 8:24). Raise your hand if you know what author St. Paul refers to as “this hope ...

Father Joshua J. Whitfield reflects on the readings and Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 16, 2025.

Author's Note: All previous volumes of this series are here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read The Bible." "Part Two," featuring volumes 57-113, was ...

We’re giving readers the opportunity to write about spiritual issues important to them. Once each month, a guest column will appear in this space. These columns can comment on issues previously raised ...

"In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope," said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's Square for the weekly Angelus address, "it needs to be nourished by the Word of God." Helping ...

Thinking about our own imminent death or the death of a loved one can be scary. But there is hope and comfort in knowing that although death is the ending of life on this earth, eternal life is in ...