Faith and Family

I became a grandmother when I was 36 years old. This is shocking to some people, but for me it was not something out of the ordinary: I had my first child when I was 17.

This week, as we celebrate Ascension Sunday, we hear the Gospel account of Jesus' return to his Father in heaven.

Bullying is an epidemic in which we all play a role.

In this week's Gospel, Jesus implores his followers to love one another in the same way that he loves them.

This month, millions of people in the United States will mark May 9 by celebrating Mother’s Day. According to reports, last year people spent a record $25 billion—yes, billion—on Mother’s Day. I, however, won’t be one of them. I haven’t ...

In this week's Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that he is the true vine and they are the branches.