In the gospel commemorating the Ascension this Sunday, Jesus promises his followers that “they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Medical staff are struggling to help those suffering from typhoid to recover

In the Ascension reading from the first chapter of the Letter to the Ephesians, we hear of the Lord who is “far above” every power and authority on earth. Senate Democrats who feel a fast-track trade bill gives President Obama too much power . . .

In the reading from Acts of the Apostles for this Seventh Sunday of Easter, focus is on the importance of finding a faithful replacement apostle so that the 12 apostles be united. The jury now in deliberation on the fate of convicted Botston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev . . .

This Sunday’s Exploring the Word offers a quote from 1 Peter that speaks of Christ’s suffering and death. These realities were front and center for the passengers on an ill-fated Amtrack . . .

"The thing we often overlook in the harrowing, dreadful story of Judas is that he didn’t just betray Jesus. He betrayed 11 of his other friends too."

"The thing we often overlook in the harrowing, dreadful story of Judas is that he didn’t just betray Jesus. He betrayed 11 of his other friends too." 

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