The superscription tells us that David composed this psalm when he was at his very lowest point—when he had committed the horrible sin, not only of adultery with Bathsheba, but, worse, of sending her husband to his death—a sin that was brought home to him by the fearless prophet Nathan. If ever a man needed forgiveness, David did at that moment. The words of this psalm are used in Christian liturgies all over the world. More »

He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak" (Mark 7:37). . . . More »

Suddenly a light from heaven flashed about him. And he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" (Acts 9:3-4) More »

The Lord went to the house of Simon Peter and Andrew and found Peter’s mother-in-law sick with a fever. He took her by the hand and raised her, the fever left her, and she served them. More »

Every January, churches from many different traditions set aside a special week to pray for Christian unity. And every year, the Catholic Church uses the occasion to encourage all of its members to participate. More »

"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17) More »

Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. (Isaiah 60:3) More »

The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Numbers 6:26) More »