COMMENTARY: While there is an undeniable crisis of faith today in the West, new forms of outreach are all the buds of a new springtime that inspire hope, strengthen faith and build Catholic culture in ...

At the beginning of the year, there was the uplifting news that a new podcast, “Bible In A Year” (with Father Mike Schmitz), topped the Apple Podcast chart not just for religious or for Christian ...

One of the stock themes a columnist has to consider every December is the year-in-review piece. It’s a classic. You mull over what’s been, recycle a few thoughts you’ve already expressed (hey, it’s ...

Garden life and faith life come alive in April. Warming temperatures welcome seeds to sprout and plants to leaf out, and religious holidays of Easter and Passover summon worshippers to wake up, too.

A new book from an education professor at Calvin College is aimed at helping the church nurture the spiritual development of children. "Helping Our Children Grow in Faith: Nurturing the Spiritual ...

Each week, hundreds of thousands of people attend Rochester-area houses of worship, weeknight groups and special events connected with their chosen faith. But who are they and what keeps them coming ...

When my little girl became a teenager, I didn’t flinch. Raising a daughter who is so solidly grounded in her faith has made this journey (so far) a less stressful experience than those I’ve heard ...

This Sunday’s readings talk about faith. Each one has a distinct historical context, yet each one also speaks to the universal experience of trying to believe in a God one can’t see. For example, this ...

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. — James 1:4 At the beginning of my gardening journey, I’d wake up early and run to my vegetable garden to ...