The wisdom literature of the OT presents a striking divine tension that reflects the complexities of life under the sun while pointing us to eternal truths.

he has lavished her upon his friends. Today’s readings offer a selection from the Book of Sirach, part of the “wisdom literature” tradition, though not included in the Hebrew Bible nor the Bibles used ...

Mark Oppenheimer’s column “The Disabled Are a Gift to Judaism” (Houses of Worship, March 7) reminded me of someone from my own past, at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Neb. Like Mr. Oppenheimer’s ...

The fourth part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church contains the Church’s universal teaching on prayer and the spiritual life. It is a treasury of wisdom and insight into the movements of the ...

A new book seeks to reframe and refresh a common model of faith-based education. I teach at a Christian university founded some 70 years ago by Dutch immigrants. Although it has become more diverse in ...

Many of us face anxiety from trying to control what we have no control over. Do you worry about all the possible things that can go wrong and feel helpless to stop them? Social media, television, and ...