In the first reading this Sunday, the Lord asserts that when it comes to the nations of the world, “I know their works and their thoughts.” The highly secretive National Security Agency (NSA) has similar ends in mind when it engages in . . .

This Sunday’s psalm makes it clear that the Good News goes out not only to a select few but to all the world. With a similar vision for the reach of the internet, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday the formation of a partnership with . . .

Jesus warns in this Sunday’s gospel that “there will be wailing and grinding of teeth” among those left outside the gates to salvation. Despite warnings from President Barack Obama and other Western leaders to the Syrian regime . . .

“Endure your trials as ‘discipline,’ ” encourages the second reading this Sunday. Japan has endured its share of trials since a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled a nuclear reactor two years ago, and the crisis appears to be escalating . . .

“You know the old saying: 'It's better to give than to receive.’ ”

Under current distribution systems, two thirds of the world's population is expected to be living under "severe water stress conditions" by 2025.