In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was the founder and king of Ephyra. Zeus punished him for cheating death twice by forcing him to roll an...

There's a beautiful little book by Curtis Almquist, Episcopal priest and Superior of Society of Saint John the Evangelist, called...

This beautiful 21st century icon by Ukrainian iconographer Lyuba Yatskiv gives new meaning to "He's got the whole world in his hands." I...

A friend told me that she and her husband decided to choose a word for the year rather than make New Year's resolutions. We were with...

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do...

"The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and...

Matthew Harper is an inmate in a Virginia correctional institution where he works as a chaplain's assistant and a therapy dog trainer....

Just a little musical offering today...a great Advent song. This is what we are waiting for. Sing Hallelujah!

If you have a passion for fiction and poetry and long to live fully into the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, Light upon Light:...

Though Thomas Merton died in 1968, many of us continue to savor his writings today. And many wise authors have compiled his writings into...