The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as they are in today’s fractured world too.

The readings on this Feast of the Holy Family encourage and challenge us in our own relationships.

Civilization de-personalizes.  The emancipation of the personality, which civilization claims to achieve, is fatal to personal ...

As an artist, I’ve always believed that music and love share the same rhythm: both require practice, patience, and a ...

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” — Romans 15:13 (ESV) The verse above brings the themes of ...

In a world that often pressures individuals to conform to narrow roles, Chisom Olamigoke’s journey is a powerful testament to ...

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A lot of us get nervous in social situations, such as going on a first date, dinner with friends or speaking in front of a group of people. But at what point do nerves turn into full-blown social ...

With the volume of threats and the complexity of the modern digital attack surface, it's no surprise that cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed. Risk has outstripped the human capacity required to ...

As an ICU nurse and EMT, Kathy Machuga has seen it all, and yet she is still scared to death of going to the dentist. "It is like anxiety on steroids," she said. "It's a terrible thing. I cannot ...

For millions of people, air travel is a routine part of life. But for others, the thought of stepping onto a plane sparks intense anxiety or even panic. Known as aerophobia — or more simply, fear of ...

Corcoran can pinpoint the exact moment when the fear gripped her, literally, by the throat. She was a real estate broker in New York City when someone invited her to give a talk at a business meeting.