In fact, that’s what preaching is all about. Rick Warren's preaching has a purpose. He expects people to turn from their old ways. Here are some of his principles on preaching for life change: 1. All ...

Last week and this week, the Gospel has us make the acquaintance of John the Baptist. Last week, we were introduced to his mission in the Jordan Valley at a particular given moment to baptize as a ...

Deacon Steve Kramer says that the best formation he has ever received were the four summers he spent as a taxi and limo driver. “It really prepared me for pastoral counseling,” he says. “They sit, ...

Luke’s account of Jesus’ Passion offers a distinctive perspective: “The ordinary people are not only not complicit in the death of Jesus, but they repent of what has been done to him,” says Luke ...

“There is something greater than Jonah here” (Luke 11:32). Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Just what is the sign of Jonah? Because the imagery is so compelling in the story, we think of Jonah going down into ...

As we prepare for the Year of Mercy, a blessed declaration from our Holy Father to be sure, permit me to express one concern. Fundamentally it concerns a flawed notion of mercy that is widespread in ...

It’s the second Sunday of Advent and in the Holy Mass today, the priest will light up the second candle of Advent, which means we’ve got two weeks before Christmas Day. Today’s gospel reading comes ...

Folau was sacked over an Instagram post saying homosexuals were going to hell On Sunday, Folau condemned Christians for allowing marriage equality to pass as law He has launched legal action against ...