Sometime in October 2022, there was a rumor that I have died. Even my siblings and friends received condolence message for my “demise.” Why? That was because the title of my column in the Philippine ...

This Sunday’s readings talk about faith. Each one has a distinct historical context, yet each one also speaks to the universal experience of trying to believe in a God one can’t see. For example, this ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up “The Apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith (that trust ...

And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea ...

Why are we as a Church observing this Year of Faith? Pope Benedict XVI, at the start of this year, said that the world has become like a "spiritual desert," a place where the awareness of God has been ...

Pope Francis’ pectoral cross can be seen in this close-up as he greets visitors during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican May 1, 2024. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza).

It all started when Jesus said in Luke 17:3-4 that they (the Apostles) were to forgive a person who'd hurt them every time that person came back and asked for forgiveness. Even if it happened as many ...