Sunday, Feb. 2, is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Year A). Mass readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32. As the Gospel opens today, we see Mary and ...

Every detail concerning the birth of Christ was determined by God, revealed to the prophets, and fulfilled in history. Another way to describe this process is God's providence. The Biblical concept of ...

Do not confuse salvation with your plan of salvation. To avoid this trap, let’s take a quick trip through the original biblical languages. The names Joshua and Jesus connect to the Hebrew root word ...

This weekend, the vocation and mission of fathers is celebrated by society. As fathers are honored, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the rich biblical notion of fatherhood. The love that God has for ...

Some people say that talk of indulgences is old-fashioned and counterproductive. Perfect nonsense. Indulgences are part and parcel of God's economy of salvation and an expression of His overwhelming ...

A BYU student and his family recently began selling a board game they created in response to the death of a family member. The game, 'The Atonement: Miracle of Christ's Love,' was created by the ...

Pope Benedict XVI concluded his catechesis on the 12 Apostles today, speaking of the Apostle who betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot and the Apostle Matthias, who succeeded him. More than 30,000 filled St.