In contrasting Adam’s legacy to humanity to Christ’s, Saint Paul states that “through one transgression condemnation came upon all.” A number of Muslims feel the same way about the legacy of Osama bin Laden . . .

In this Sunday’s reading from the Book of Genesis, God warns Adam and Eve not to touch the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden. Sleep researchers are warning Americans not to touch . . .

“Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned,” intones the psalmist this Sunday as Lent gets underway. Tuesday, Cardinal Justin Rigali of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia acknowledged the “great evil” of sexual abuse of minors . . .

When Jesus had withstood his trials in the desert, “angels came and ministered to him,” this Sunday’s gospel informs us. A 10-year-old boy suffering the trials of terminal cancer celebrated what likely will be his last birthday with some surprise visitors. . . .

"One does not live on bread alone,” Jesus said, pointing out to the tempter that the words of God are essential as well. A decent job with decent pay would also help, especially when it comes to putting bread on the table, but recent trends . . .

“The church community, assiduous in prayer and charitable works, intensifies her journey in purifying the spirit, so as to draw more abundantly from the mystery of redemption the new life in Christ the Lord.”

By a 60 percent to 33 percent margin, Americans oppose efforts to weaken collective-bargaining rights for public employees, and 56 percent versus 37 percent oppose cutting pay or benefits of public employees in order to reduce state budgets.