Interpreters suggest we read this story of the Samaritan woman at the well in two parts: John 4: 7-15, about the woman’s practical errand and her private encounter with Jesus; and verses 16-30, about the implications of this encounter for the mission of the gospel and for John’s readers, including ourselves. More »

Ever since the third century, when efforts were made to meld the four Gospels into one, the church has insisted on maintaining the separate integrity of each account of the good news. More »

Even when we try to spend time with the Lord in daily prayer, once our work day begins, we often find ourselves engulfed in a busy, active life. More »

Did you know that The Word Among Us has a Japanese language edition, with readers in various parts of Japan? More »

The first time Christ uttered the word “Abba” on this earth, he was likely looking into the eyes of St. Joseph. It’s a point that is worthy of mention. More »

What can an indolent, self-absorbed teenager have to do with God’s plan for evangelizing a nation? Sixteen years old and from a well-to-do family, this kid has never applied himself to his studies, let alone taken his Christian faith seriously. More »

I’m a “list” person. You know my kind. I have lists for doing just about everything. More »

“Why do we have to fast?” Maybe it’s one of your children who asks. Or maybe it’s a cry from deep within yourself, as you’re fighting the urge for a snack. More »