Even when he reveals himself, God remains a mystery beyond words: ‘If you understood him, it would not be God.’ (CCC 230) Gersam Turri, “The Glory of the Holy Trinity,” ca. 1928, ceiling fresco in the ...

In his new book, “What Good Is God?” evangelical author Philip Yancey asks, “Does belief in God really matter when life gets tough?” These and other questions and answers form the basis of his book ...

What is God’s greatest gift to humans? Many believe that God is the ultimate gift giver. “God’s greatest gift” can be different for different people. Here are some of the popular choices: achieving ...

(RNS) — 'This is the first book of hers that they'll read,' Rachel Held Evans' husband, Daniel Jonce Evans, said of the couple's two young children. (RNS) — Rachel Held Evans was just starting to get ...

Last Sunday, the readings introduced us to Bartimaeus, the blind man, who decided to follow Jesus even though he had the option to stay behind in Jericho. This Sunday, the readings introduce some key ...

I’ve had my share of discussions with people who identify as atheists. I respect them, for the most part. There have been a few whose anger damaged both the rationality of their argument and the ...

Not long ago a woman came to me for spiritual direction. As most spiritual directors do, I started by setting out some guidelines: how often to meet, what times, what direction will entail. Then I ...

What in the world is God doing? If you were to write a job description for God, what responsibilities might you include? Creating life, forgiving sins, providing food, shelter and protection would ...