During his general audience Pope Francis spoke on the Holy Spirit's gift of Fear of the Lord, saying it does not mean we should be afraid of God, but rather serves as a reminder to do the right thing.

The Book of Proverbs teaches about wisdom and knowledge … so that we grow closer in our relationship with God, and this begins with the fear of the Lord. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of ...

Find today’s readings here. Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed. Quick, name ...

Discover how fear and love of God work together to bring wisdom and freedom. Pastor Chris Bassett shares insights on perfect love casting out fear and living boldly in faith.

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While reporting from Afghanistan in 1897, Winston Churchill wrote, “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.” This new coronavirus pandemic isn’t the world’s first plague ...

“Fear is the mind-killer.” Lady Jessica quietly recites this to herself during her Litany against Fear while her son Paul faces the leader of the Bene Gesserit in Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune”: “I must ...