In this Sunday's reading from Second Samuel, King David expresses dismay at the humble accommodations that shelter the ark of God. Budget officials in many states are expressing dismay because of dwindling resources to cover unemployment benefits ...

On a Sunday where pregnancies are front and center in the gospel, Catholics have received new guidance on ethical questions related to human life and procreation. The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) released "Dignitas Personae (The Dignity of the Person)" on December 12. ...

"You have found favor with God," the angel Gabriel says to Mary in this Sunday's gospel. Cardinal Avery Dulles, S.J., who died December 12 at age 90, was eulogized in similar terms this past week. ...

This Sunday's reading from the Letter to the Romans speaks of the revelation of a mystery kept secret for long ages. After DNA testing resolved the 400-year mystery surrounding the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus, ...

In this Sunday's first reading we hear of the Lord's promise that the people of Israel will have a place where they will live "without further disturbance." When it comes to a parking place in crowded New York City, however, apparently even Santa doesn't rate such a privilege....

"The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name of that moment."

According to the National Governors Association, plummeting tax revenues will produce $80 billion in state revenue shortfalls this year and more than $100 billion next year.