Saint Paul took a pragmatic approach to preaching the gospel with his willingness to “become all things to all,” we hear in 1 Corinthians. It appears Afghanistan’s security forces are taking a similar approach . . .

Jesus focused his healing ministry on the poor and the outcast, moving tirelessly from village to village in this Sunday’s gospel. Fresh from a primary victory in Florida, Republican front-runner Mitt Romney stumbled Wednesday with a comment about the poor . . .

Job hits bottom in this Sunday’s first reading, describing his life as drudgery and his days without hope. Relations between Egypt’s caretaker military government and Washington have hit a new low . . .

In praising God, the psalmist says this Sunday that God “tells the number of the stars” and “calls each by name.” Modern astronomers use less poetic language, but their discoveries are nonetheless fascinating . . .

Jesus healed many people during his public ministry. Even though a third of Americans classified as obese by the Centers for Disease Control need medical care, receiving the proper diagnosis and treatment for their condition . . .

"They're inviting people to join them in service to others, and to learn about religious life." 

67 percent of Americans think new legal controls should be placed on unlimited campaign spending by so-called Super PACs.