Clarence Herbert Woolston was an American Baptist minister and songwriter best known for writing the lyrics to the beloved children’s hymn Jesus Loves the Little Children. His writing reflected a ...

Love is the central action in Jesus’ ministry, and it is the focus of today’s Gospel. Jesus gives a commandment that is not completely new, although he makes a notable addition that should inform how ...

Sunday, May 15, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Mass readings: Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Revelation 21:1-5a; John 13:31-33a, 34-35. In today’s Gospel, Our Lord sets forth for us a new ...

How can we help children ages 3-5 experience Jesus? This article is third in a series that answers the question "What are we doing?" You can read Yes, Jesus Loves Me to understand the big picture.

It’s the hallmark of some of the greatest stories ever told—from on-screen romances to moving accounts of those who sacrifice their own comfort for the sake of another. Such selfless, whole-hearted ...

At a rather formal meeting in the Apostolic Palace and a more relaxed one with balloons and silly hats in the Vatican audience hall, Pope Francis told children that Christmas is a sign of how much God ...

Find today’s readings here. Jesus then said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” (Jn 21:16) When was the last time you ...

"But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" (Luke 6:27). Also known as Luke the Evangelist, Luke is widely regarded as the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the ...

Swiss Reformed theologian Karl Barth (1886-1968) is often regarded as the greatest Protestant theologian of the 20th century. Some have called his body of work "a theology of the Word." He exercised ...

“No matter what you have done, I love you for your own sake. Come to me with your misery and sins, with your troubles and needs, and with all of your longing to be loved.” A crucifix silhouetted ...