That old saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” needs to be revised when it comes to spiritual challenges. In the spiritual realm, it’s not so much about how tough YOU are, but how ...

Dennis Quaid is lending his voice to a “Friend.” On Friday (June 30), the actor and singer/songwriter shared his rendition of the hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” A gentle choir, harmonica solo ...

side 1: Perry Brothers. Rock of Ages; side 2: Old Southern Sacred Singers. What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Supertone S2177) 78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1927 and initially released on Brunswick 190.

Sunday, May 5, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Mass readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17. In today’s Gospel, Jesus cuts right through the modern ...

Paul says those of us who know Christ “do not sorrow as those who have no hope" (1 Thessalonians 4:13). Though we all face times of sorrow, Paul tells us, we will face them differently because of the ...

Jesus did not despair. He was not confused. He did not seek vengeance. He even instructed one who drew a sword in his defense ...

Pope Francis’ short speech honored the former pontiff, whose life’s work was meditating on the life of Jesus, and who faced many challenges before retiring in 2013. By Jason Horowitz In his homily, ...