Like most Americans, I was taught in grade school that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 to commemorate the pilgrims' abundant first harvest. Later I would learn that the pilgrims never ...

2020 was a year we'd probably like to bury deep under the sea. Its stormy arrival gradually picked up the tempo, eventually turning into an out-of-control tsunami. And yet, surprisingly, this ...

Sunday’s gospel at Free Spirit Inclusive Catholic Community is found in Matthew 22 where Jesus says “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s but give to God what is God’s.” The religious authorities were ...

People are drawn to truth, beauty and goodness. We want what is good and we want to do good. While we all can’t go to mission trips to Africa or teach school in Appalachia, we can all help people much ...

I think every day is time to reflect on all the good that God has done and is doing. Psalm 136 says, “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (vs. 1). In this psalm ...

About This Book Powell’s book is subtitled “The Bible’s Good News about Living a Generous Life,” and this is his good news: People who live according to the Bible’s definition of a faithful ...

Find today’s readings here. “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered ...

Now that we’ve gotten past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s officially Christmas season. Santa Claus, the Grinch and the Clydesdales are figuring prominently in TV commercials. Most radio stations ...

Dedicating our first-fruits to God doesn't necessarily mean giving the first of our financial earnings, as this directive by God means giving him the 'choicest of our contributions' The Old Testament ...

The Biblical story of the Three Kings from the East, who encountered the Christ-child, led by a star, is at the core of our faith in God, namely paying Him homage (Matthew 2:1-12). In the Bible, the ...

Lots of comments on my column supporting giving to beggars. I wrote the column expecting that I might produce only one or two notes of agreement, but my heart was lifted by the number of soft-hearted ...