Now is not a time to deny that it is dark, says Sr. Christine Schenk. It is a time to lean on God's own Spirit to help us ...

Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the ...

Six saints and blesseds have offered these profound reflections on how to live this time of Lent authentically through ...

Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter ... Light reading material. Exchange your "quick Bible quotes" book for something more contemplative, like a classic Christian book. 3. Radio. Instead of ...

To be, or not to be, that is the question.” William Shakespeare’s Hamlet articulates the struggles of life in Act 3, Scene 1.

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However, Lent is a sacred time of repentance, reflection, and spiritual renewal, a season when we are reminded of the grace ...

How many times have you walked out of Mass and realized you couldn’t remember anything about it? The Scripture readings, the ...

The devil encourages Jesus to turn stones into bread. After such a long fast, the thought of bread is surely a strong ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

Vice President J D Vance participated in the rituals of Ash Wednesday as he and other members of the Trump administration ...

Karl Rahner, S.J. The days of Lent are like a mini-pilgrimage, a retreat, a time for spiritual exercises, prayer and practices in preparation for the celebration of Easter and rebirth. We are fore ...