Christian spirituality is discipleship, that is, a positive response to the call of Jesus, despite or even because of our personal unworthiness. In answering this call we have the examples of Simon ...

In this most recent series of articles from John 1:35-42, we’ve been looking at foundations of Christian discipleship. In other words — although this is not meant to be exhaustive — what are some ...

Priscilla Shirer is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, actress, Christian media personality, and evangelist. But most importantly, she is a wife and mother praying for Godly influences in ...

In the gospel of Mark there is a profound scene where Jesus calls four of his apostles. This scene is the essence of what Christians call discipleship. The text reads, “As Jesus walked beside the Sea ...

Discipleship is not about information, but intimacy. Discipleship is about Jesus and walking with him, learning to imitate his life. If we are to establish powerful models of discipleship, then our ...

On Saturday, Pope Francis said that true freedom is found in letting go of the superficial things we cling to for security, embracing instead a discipleship which has the courage to follow Jesus in ...

(RNS) — My phone started lighting up with notifications. By now, when this happens, it’s usually because an incident involving race has occurred. As I picked up my phone, I saw the words, “8 shot dead ...

The liturgical color of Ordinary Time is green, which symbolizes hope, life and growth, according to St. John’s Seminary professor Father James Briody. (Credit: Pilot photo/ Gregory L. Tracy.) Listen ...

Despite being an ordained Christian (United Church of Canada) minister, I have often had qualms about “religion”. Over the years I have heard many people insist they are “spiritual, not religious”. I ...

A vision for bringing racial equity to the spiritual training of women. For my 14-year-old son, the word needle used to evoke feelings of pain. But last Saturday, he woke up with a strained neck that ...