Many beliefs about Jesus’ physical suffering have become firmly transfixed in our minds because of the numerous crucifixes we have seen, homilies we have heard, articles we have read, and movies we have watched.

As the push to legalize assisted suicide— euphemistically termed “medical aid in dying”— continues across the United States, it is helpful to step back periodically and reassess where we are.

I would be the first to acknowledge the huge strides that have been made in terms of women’s emancipation.

Today, suffering in any form is disdained and seen as unnecessary and unsophisticated. Even in Church circles, there’s the greatest emphasis on mercy, yet scant notice of God’s justice.

Oscar Romero’s appointment in February 1977 as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Salvador was seen as a victory for El Salvador’s right-wing military regime and the country’s ruling class.

Cameron is also president of Legatus’ San Juan Capistrano Chapter, which has developed a distinct missionary approach to seeking out and welcoming prospective members.

I share this because our sanctuary renovation has been a powerful visual for me of the “renovation” that God desires to do in us personally.

It struck me that in a sense Lent is the spiritual equivalent of the State of the Union address for each of us and the state of our soul.

Since its founding almost 40 years ago, the Esseff Foundation has provided money and resources to individuals and organizations across the globe who assist and house the homeless, feed and clothe the poor, and provide medical care to those in need.

Listening is loving. It’s a lost art today. Even with the most advanced communications technology, we don’t know how to listen as people made in God’s image and likeness.

Modern medical technology often excels at providing diagnoses and treatment possibilities, but of itself, it doesn’t provide the necessary conversations when ailments prove incurable or refractory to treatment.

Dr. Guarendi is a clinical psychologist who sees the bigger picture: we are called to become more like Christ, and so following Christ’s example provides our pathway to resolving our everyday problems.

This is the story of a brave but humble pro-life warrior who was rejected by many other African Americans for his stance opposing abortion, but held firm in his convictions.

Earning profit from principal does not require sacrificing principles, and Schwartz shows how this is not only possible, but also the right thing to do.

Because the natural law is accessible to everyone through the power of reason, it tells each one of us what ought to be done or what should not be done.

Entrepreneurs and business people: Have you thought of yourself as a steward of Providence?