For as many ordinations and professions of vows as I’ve witnessed, the awe of His call never fades ... Religious vows at the Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in Summit, New Jersey (photo: Courtesy ...

I gaze upon the crucifix at Holy Mass, contemplating the image of Christ’s broken body, poured out for the Church, as he is truly present — his body, blood, soul and divinity — on the altar. A sense ...

In the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, city and church leaders canceled all Christmas festivities this year to mourn the more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza. We ...