This Sunday’s Psalm 23 responsorial evokes images of “verdant pastures” with “restful waters” that refresh the soul. The present environment, however, is considerably less healthy and hospitable, with pollution killing about 7 million people worldwide each year, according to a new report from the World . . .

In the Sunday reading from the Letter to the Ephesians, we hear that darkness is banished in the light of Christ, which awakens believers to fuller life: “Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord,” the epistle encourages. One has to wonder whether the Lord of life would be pleased that a court . . .

Jesus restored many people to the fullness of health and well-being in the course of his healing ministry, as he does with the man blind from birth in this Sunday’s gospel. The Gallup organization used a variety of measures to gauge health and well-being . . .

The prophet Samuel needs some divine guidance as he struggles in his search to find the one among the sons of Jesse chosen by the Lord for anointing and leadership. Authorities in the State of Washington continue to struggle in their search . . .

“Imagine enjoying a courtside seat at a game, studying in a classroom of students and teachers all over the world, or consulting with a doctor face to face—just by putting on goggles in your home.”

Among Christians giving up something for Lent, 31 percent say they're "fasting from technology," with 16 percent forgoing social media such as Facebook and Twitter.