This Sunday’s reading from 1 Corinthians alerts its hearers to be wary of missteps in the spiritual life: “Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall.” As leaders of the Catholic Church undertake the process . . .

In the reading from the Book of Exodus this Sunday, the Lord assures Moses he has “witnessed the affliction of my people” and has heard their "cry of complaint.” No amount of protest, either from beleaguered tax payers or government agencies . . .

As he hears graphic testimony of those who have died in tragic circumstances in this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus makes it clear that a change of course is needed by one and all if future disaster is to be averted. But even an emotional . . .

"The Lord is kind and merciful," the psalmist assures us this Sunday, and “heals all your ills.” When it comes to healing diet-related ills, two new studies suggest that cutting sugar intake and increasing the use of olive oil and nuts may be . . .

"There were moments of joy and light, but also moments that were not easy; here were moments, as there were throughout the history of the church, when the seas were rough and the wind blew against us and it seemed that the Lord was sleeping."

Sixty-four percent of adults in the U.S. believe sports figures have a greater influence on society than clergy and other religious leaders.