Quick: Name your favorite Catholic comedian or humorist. Can't think of one? There's a reason for that. Religious humor can be tricky. Either it's saccharine and not that funny, or it's hilarious but ...

Faith is likely to be described by Christians as a sacred, cherished, personal, serious part of their lives. After all, accepting what the Bible says, trusting in God's plan, and believing in Christ's ...

MASSILLON − The Book of Genesis includes the story of Abraham and Sarah, a childless, elderly couple who were promised by God that they would have a son. The very idea made Sarah laugh. Then arrived ...

For more commentary on this week's readings, see the Reflections on the Lectionary page, which includes Maitland's current Living by the Word column as well as past magazine and blog content. For full ...

Somewhere in the Middle East, Jesus Christ is strapped to a bench, his head wrapped in clingfilm. He furiously sucks against the plastic. A hole is pierced, but only so that a filthy rag can be ...