Bradley Gregory, associate professor of biblical studies at The Catholic University of America, addressed the compatibility of science and faith.
Speaker: Science explains laws of nature; faith tells us of their author
Pope advances sainthood causes, including Dutch priest murdered at Dachau
The Dutch Carmelite friar killed in Dachau for treason — after defending Jews and press freedom, way cleared for the canonization by Pope Francis.
Closing assembly, Latin American church leaders call for inclusive church
The assembly, which included laity, ended with a document calling for increased roles for women and excluded groups.
Worst poverty is lack of faith, no meaning in life, pope says
In the message, the pope said “boldness, hope, creativity and courage are words that outline the spirituality of the Christian.”
Photos: Four Pillars in Faith youth raise funds by baking Thanksgiving pies
Youth from the parishes of the Four Pillars in Faith Area Catholic Community sold baked-from-scratch Thanksgiving pies to raise funds to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference next year.
Katie Prejean McGrady: This Advent, focus on presence not presents
“Rushing to have and do all the things and readying stuff to look at and cling to does nothing to help us let Christ rush into our lives and ready our hearts for the kingdom of heaven.”
Advent with Thomas Merton: Do not wait for Christ — he is here!
Before his death in 1968, Trappist monk Father Thomas Merton — in several of his spiritual writings — suggested that the purpose of Advent is not a matter of waiting for the Lord, but rather of recognizing his presence among us here and now.
Text of pope’s prayer to St. Joseph
Here is the Vatican’s English translation of the prayer to St. Joseph that Pope Francis recited at his weekly general audience Nov. 24.