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The black-and-white thinking in our politics brings to mind a skill that the state of Texas requires me to teach my college ...

On this Sunday's Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the Church honors two saints who responded to the Lord's call to ...

As St. Peter in his Epistle (in the Bible) warns us, the ignorant and unstable can distort the Scriptures to their own destruction [2 Peter 3:16; see front panel].

Jesus’ threefold command to Peter wasn’t just a moment of personal redemption — it was the moment Christ entrusted him with ...

Alabama real estate developer pens biography of Biblical figure: ‘my hero Simon Peter’ Published: ; Jan. 05, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Jesus, the writers of the New Testament, and observant Jews never say the name of God. So why is saying it such a trend among ...

Summertime is a prime opportunity to explore different camps, classes, sessions and more.Minister LaShawn Mitchell with St.

The Gospel of Matthew inspired an enduring Christian symbol: Jesus passing the keys to Peter. Cardinals are now choosing who will hold the keys — and their power — next.

In choosing Jesus we also choose the cross and there is real death, and the pain involved here cannot be softened or ...

Today's readings for the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul provide us with a glimpse into the remarkable lives of two early ...

In all things, pray. Pray for the miracle you need, for God to help you. But also pray to stay close to Him as you receive ...