Before consenting to perform his first miracle at the wedding in Cana, Jesus says to his mother in this Sunday’s gospel, “Woman, how does your concern affect me?” As President Barack Obama announced a series of executive actions . . .

"For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet,” proclaims this Sunday’s reading from the Book of Isaiah. Some critics of President Obama’s nominee for U.S. secretary of defense, retired Sen. Chuck Hagel . . .

The gift of healing is one of the many gifts of the Spirit enumerated in this Sunday’s reading from 1 Corinthians. Health experts are hoping that the preventative power of a flu vaccine—though limited—may be enough to heal a surge in cases this winter. “The vaccine is not perfect, but it’s the best tool we have” . . .

“Give to the Lord glory and praise,” the psalmist urges this Sunday. Prayers of praise as well as of petition are coming to the largest group of Franciscan friars in the U.S. in a novel way: via text messages. The Friars of Holy Name Province are among a small but growing number of religious groups . . .

“If Mr. Armstrong confesses his sins . . . forgiveness will come his way. But that doesn't mean he should be considered a moral leader, much less a role model.”

While the number of Americans who own guns is decreasing, to 32 percent in 2010, those who do have guns own two-thirds of these weapons in the U.S., and 50 percent of the guns in the world.