With the challenges and trials of life, the need for God's mercy and compassion becomes a beacon of hope that guides us through our darkest times. Bible verses on mercy [BibleStudyTools] With the ...

The 40 days of this year's Lenten season started this past week, on Ash Wednesday, as faithful Christians all over the world began the spiritual commemoration of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the ...

“Al Rahman,” meaning “The Most Merciful,” is one of God’s exclusive names — like “Allah” — that cannot be applied to any other being unless it is accompanied by “abd,” meaning “servant,, as Almighty ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Holy Easter, Blessing Pasch, it is the season of Joy and rejoicing! In the Christian tradition ...

Christmas reaches beyond festivity. It is a moment to remember Jesus’ message of compassion, humility, and love, and to ask what that message requires when public life is full of harsh speech and ...

As Jorge Mario Bergoglio prepared to assume the papacy, he chose a new name: Francis. That choice was a tribute to St. Francis of Assisi and set the stage for Pope Francis’ entire pontificate, in ...

Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122, R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.; Colossians 1:12-20; Gospel – Luke 23:35-43 “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Luke ...

Coal Township is located deep in the hills of Northumberland County. It takes it name from the once-thriving anthracite industry that built the hard-scrabble community and others like it in the north ...

Across our nation there is division, confusion, cruelty and debates about who is worthy of our care and attention. We are questioning the essential and basic supports our society is willing to provide ...

Happy Islamic New Year! May the year 1445 be filled with blessings of peace and prosperity for you and your family. The Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months, the sighting of a new moon ...

With the challenges and trials of life, the need for God's mercy and compassion becomes a beacon of hope that guides us through our darkest times. These divine qualities reflect God's willingness to ...