The Bible refers to holy people — ones who are holier than others. There are differences in holiness among human beings: James 5:16-18 (RSV) ... The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its ...

Several years ago I went with a friend to the federal courthouse in Chicago where he was sworn in as an American citizen. About 130 immigrants from some 30 countries raised their right hands before ...

Sts. Isidore, Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila and Philip Neri are shown kneeling on the ground and look in worship up to the Holy Spirit, proposed as a dove. Under the print is an ...