Mature disciples are those for whom the liberation of their fellow human beings is enough. We can know that Christ is alive and at work among us every time we see someone else regain their freedom, ...

Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection of the readings and Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 8, 2026.

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 1, 2026.

The sacrosanct Scripture reflection spreadsheet is circulated among staff members at America. Our associate editor, Molly Cahill, has posted the schedule for reflections, with each staff member being ...

OR Mt 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 In a sense, it's all been leading to this. During these weeks of Ordinary Time, the Gospel ...

As someone who is a Christian minister in a public role, forms of that question come up often. They’re both highly variable and all orbiting around the common axis of, “It’s an old book, so…” In the ...

Praying Scripture over your children shapes their hearts in a deep, lasting way. In this post, you’ll find 30 powerful Bible verses to pray over your children, for protection, wisdom, faith, and ...

The Willow Creek Association recently published a second book based on its REVEAL research, Follow Me by Greg Hawkins and Cally Parkinson (WCA, 2008). The following excerpt is reprinted with ...

The Lifeway Research State of Discipleship study found Bible engagement to be one among eight signposts measuring distinct characteristics for believers progressing in their spiritual maturity. On a ...