This Sunday's reading from the Book of Revelation speaks of "the ones who have survived the time of great distress." The longstanding wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as their impact on Pakistan, the United States, and Western allies, ...

In the reading from Revelation this Sunday heavenly beings gather around the divine throne and worship God. While the number of Americans who are praying is increasing, more of them say they have no formal religious affiliation, ...

"Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord?" asks the psalmist this Sunday, while in the gospel Jesus climbs a mountain to deliver the teachings commonly known as the Beatitudes. Mountains in Washington State may be less welcoming to visitors because of a vast pool of molten rock ...

There is much still to be revealed to us, the author of the First Letter of John suggests this Sunday. Scientists say a spice in curry powder has revealed itself to be an effective anti-cancer treatment.

Jesus promises in this Sunday's gospel that those who are "persecuted for the sake of righteousness" will be blessed. Around the world persecution of religious minorities continues ...

"They are trying to throw our country back decades, to the gulag."

Home foreclosures in the U.S. rose to 938,000 in the third quarter of 2009, up 5 percent from the previous three months. Foreclosure filings are on a pace to reach 3.5 million this year.