January 5, 2009

Some months ago my wife and I stood in the square facing the dome and western facade of St Mark rsquo s Basilica in Venice We marveled at the intriguing blend of Eastern and Western architecture before us We later visited the chapel in the crypt where the body of St Mark had lain for several ce

Be bold

The Baptism of the Lord (B), Jan. 11, 2009

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), Jan. 18, 2009

'Peaceful political transfer is under tremendous threat.'

Avery Dulles: Disciple of Jesus

Bringing Reconciliation to the Balkans

MACEDONIA - The ancient town of Ohrid, in Macedonia near the Albanian border, has winding streets and alleys full of Christian treasures, like the ninth-century St. Sophia Cathedral. But after decades of religious suppression under