The holy month of Ramadan comes with its own rhythm. Days feel gentler, nights stretch longer, and life — even in a city like ...

Years ago, there was a common expression describing the shock of seeing the image of someone who had died. It was, “you look like you’ve seen a ghost.” ...

Since five innovative Missionary Hubs were planted in the Catholic Church of Philadelphia last year, they are starting to ...

Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 25, ...

Today, our Advent time of waiting turns the final corner, and the promise of light in darkness begins to sparkle on our horizon. Our readings speak of signs that proclaim God’s love — God’s closeness, ...

It’s time to look back — and forward. By Jancee Dunn At the end of every year, I like to reflect by asking myself a question. This year, I’m mulling one recommended by Kandi Wiens, the author of ...

Always on the Sunday after Christmas we keep the feast of the Holy Family. In this feast, the church, I think, simply wants our Christmas adoration, our meditation, to linger. The church wants simply ...

About 60 women from diverse backgrounds, including the elderly, differently abled and those with health challenges, gathered for a women-only Advent reflection themed Embrace Hope this Advent, led by ...

Joy is ever-present in the small things in life—the pause you take to notice the wisteria blooming on campus, or the excitement of hearing your child's sweet voice say, "Hey Mama" when they answer ...

A Reflection for Thursday of the Third Week of Advent As a kid, the readings during Advent always felt special. I locked into the readings during that time of year since I knew they would precede ...

This week on "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," I offer an Advent reflection on Luke Chapter 1, what I call "Mary's Advent Journey of Nonviolence." Luke tells her story as the three movements of the ...