The first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis said during a meeting with newly-wed and engaged couples in Ireland. "The first and ...

Maria -- that was her name, a very common name in Brazil. Most families used to give this name to the babies in a country with strong Catholic influence. This lady of faith was one more Maria in the ...

VATICAN CITY — Elderly Christians are called to be consistent in their faith, otherwise they risk becoming a sign of hypocrisy for future generations, Pope Francis said. Addressing elderly men and ...

“AND HE SHALL turn the heart of the parents to the children, and heart of the children to their parents” (Malachi 3:24). Sometimes our children ask difficult questions. My 4-year-old grandson recently ...

The reality of the need for faith in your life comes to each of us at different times. For some it takes a difficult life experience or a tragedy or possibly a health scare to draw you toward God.

Faith is central to the Christian life. In fact, to become a Christian is to believe that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. Still, the fact that faith is central does not mean it is easy. Often, living a ...

Faith and hope are two of the theological virtues. They are called theological because they have their origin and goal in God. While theologians make precise distinctions between them, in the Bible ...