Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho on their way to Jerusalem, about eighteen miles southwest, to celebrate the Passover feast. More »

Th[is] passage of Luke’s gospel . . . relates Jesus’ comments on two events of his time. More »

The request that prompted Jesus to tell this parable might seem to be a rather innocent one. omeone in the crowd just wanted to receive his fair share of his family’s possessions.But to Jesus, the man’s concern with money betrayed the fact that he had missed the point—he had focused his attention on the things of this world rather than storing up treasures in the kingdom of God. More »

The young Jesuit lay prostrate before the Blessed Sacrament in the mission chapel in New France. More »

“I plead with you. Do not do me an unseasonable kindness.” More »

Theme: As we begin a heartfelt conversation with God, we become aware of both the freeing power of grace and the crippling effects of sin. More »

Bob and Jan (all names have been changed) had four children and a thirty-year marriage that was low on emotional intimacy and communication. Both were extremely lonely. More »

Does self-help advice make marital communication sound too easy? More »