Pope’s announcement stuns <em>urbi et orbi</em> | The Union labeled “stronger” but still needing work | Dying to talk about death | Healthy slowdown in care costs
Jesus may have been weakened by his 40-day fast in the desert, but, as we hear in this Sunday’s gospel, he was clearheaded and strong enough to calmly rebut the Adversary . . .
In this Sunday’s reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses speaks to the people of how the Lord gave them “this land flowing with milk and honey.” In his State . . .
Referring to words of faith that he and others have preached to the people, Saint Paul this Sunday reminds the community in Rome that “the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” . . .
To the response, “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble,” the psalmist promises the people angelic protection: “Upon their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot” . . .
The Federal Election Commission reports that the amount of money spent on the 2012 elections reached a record $73 billion.