In his general audience, Pope Francis emphasized how following Jesus often means accepting that we don’t have total control over our lives, especially as we age.

It took the theft of our church’s tabernacle for me to comprehend the sanctity of its contents.

Readers respond with their own thoughts about tailoring the prayer that Jesus taught us.

Why is it that so many of us shed tears in remembering Christ’s execution on Good Friday yet condone the state-sanctioned killing of our neighbors throughout the rest of the year?

Jesus’ peace “is not an armed peace, never!” Pope Francis said in his general audience. “The weapons of the Gospel are prayer, tenderness, forgiveness and freely-given love for one’s neighbor.”

Many of us rush to confess sins against others, but how many of our sins are really directed at ourselves?