Christian hope, as Pope Francis understands it, reminds us that a better and more just world is within our grasp.

In the modern West, we value a gift with no strings attached because it preserves our autonomy—we aren’t beholden to anyone.

Any kind of cards — birthday cards, get well cards, welcome home cards, Christmas cards — are not only "nice"; they are a ...

Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, which one might think would make it a hands-down joyous occasion. Nope. Christmas ...