There are many forms and expressions of prayer. The human heart is diverse and the ways in which it approaches and speaks to God is also diverse. The variations of prayer show us the great mystery ...

COMMENTARY: The unity of Jesus’ disciples will be the greatest testimony of the truth of Christ’s coming and ongoing presence in the Church until the end of time.

Sunday, July 20, is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5; Colossians 1:24-28; and Luke 10:38-42. The Gospel is the familiar one of Martha and Mary.

As we learn how to pray as Christians, we realize that God has blessed us with an expansive family. It is a family that includes those on earth and those already in eternity. It is a beautiful and ...