Rev. Dr. Leon Bailey, Jr. “Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. (Opinion) Faith or fear is the fundamental basis for our decisions, actions, and beliefs.

Editor's note: This column is adapted from Daniel P. Horan' latest book Fear and Faith: Hope and Wholeness in a Fractured World (Paulist Press, 2024). Fear is one of the more common themes in the ...

Most people acquire whatever religious beliefs they possess as part of their youthful indoctrination, (i.e. by growing up in a particular religious context). This becomes more complicated when a child ...

Sunday, April 9, is the The Resurrection of the Lord. Mass readings: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9. Like most of the ...

Pope Francis’ pectoral cross can be seen in this close-up as he greets visitors during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican May 1, 2024. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza).

Do you live in faith or fear? Are you constantly anxious? Based on my personal journey overcoming fear, creating a wisdom study, and publishing the results in the Common Wisdom book, here are three ...

There's an age-old communications challenge that has been at the heart of my work for years: how do you create more understanding and fluency between two vital sectors that have often avoided one ...