Francis showed us how to risk simply embracing the hurting world. No explaining, just loving.

When someone “becomes our cross,” the Father is asking us to become their Christ.

You will be all your ages, for none of them was granted to you without purpose.

When it comes to gays and lesbians, the Gospel values of love, mercy and compassion are the building blocks of all church teaching.

Who would make sunshine, flowers, rainbows, puppies and babies without expecting anything in return?

History suggests the church is stronger than Mr. Douthat thinks.