Three times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Saturdays and features artist Donald Clegg, of Spokane; retired Methodist ...

Each year, on Feb. 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is observed, marking 40 days after Christmas. This day commemorates Jesus’ presentation to God in the Temple, in accordance with Jewish ...

The ultimate spirit of humility is seen in Jesus, who left His high position in heaven to take the role of a servant on earth ...

Editor's note: Bishop Thomas Gumbleton gave this homily Sept. 1. As I mentioned to you at the beginning of introducing the Scriptures, Jesus has been teaching us over the last 10 or 12 Sundays various ...

Many prophets appeal to us to seek the Lord. Especially in this time of trials, what does it mean to seek the Lord? Prophet Zephaniah says: “Seek the Lord, all you humble… Seek justice, seek humility.

Super Bowl commercials are always a topic of conversation. This year, one commercial in particular caught my attention and sparked conversations across various social media platforms. The ad, ...

This Sunday’s Gospel offers another parable about prayer. Each of this Sunday’s readings suggests that God hears anyone who cries out, especially the brokenhearted. As the Gospel narrative nears the ...

Years ago a university physician-professor commissioned me to write a research grant to study traumatic brain injury. I remember attending a medical conference with him and going to a reception after ...