“God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living,” but evil interrupts the divine program, we hear in this Sunday’s reading from the Book of Wisdom. A week after Reverend Clementa Pinckney  . .

In this Sunday’s second reading, Saint Paul voices concerns for the economically disadvantaged, “Not that others should have relief while you are burdened,” but “as a matter of equality.” The Senate sent President Barack Obama legislation granting fast-track . . .

God’s goodwill outlasts anger and preserves those who otherwise headed for oblivion, this Sunday’s psalm proclaims. Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, condemned to die for his crimes, this week ended his long silence, asking Allah to help his victims and their families and apologizing . . .

Jesus encounters people in dire need in this Sunday’s gospel. He does not abandon them but stands by them until their needs are met. The U.S. government signaled this week that it will do a better job standing with families of hostages in efforts to secure the safe recovery of the hostages . . .

"There are cases in which separation is inevitable. Sometimes, it can even be morally necessary, when it's about shielding the weaker spouse or young children from the more serious wounds caused by intimidation and violence, humiliation and exploitation.”

At least 80 percent of humanity lives on less than $10 a day.