Does Christian joy, which flows from believing in the good news, mean that I am supposed to be happy all the time? Short answer: No.

Why the Grinch hated Christmas and what Dr. Seuss teach us about the nature of sin.

'Ever Ancient, Ever New' by John R. Quinn

Merton was only 53 years old at the time of his sudden and unexpected death.

"Mary is humanity’s first and flawless response to Christ."

December brings concerns about the commercialism of Christmas, along with invocations to return to the day’s “true meaning.”