In today's episode, "A Prayer to Love My Enemies," we explore the transformative power of love and forgiveness, even towards ...
Now, imagine a soldier standing in such desolation, reading today's Gospel words: "But I say to you: Love your enemies and ...
‘Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you’ (Matthew 5:44). “I’m a Christian — I love everybody!” Some of us may ...
At the time, ‘kill them with kindness” sounded like good advice—a way to counter hostility with grace. Had I actually known ...
For full-text access to all articles, subscribe to the Century. “Love your enemies,” says Jesus. Apparently, it’s not up for discussion. It’s not something to be tried once in a blue moon, if we’re in ...
Yet he did just that in this unscripted moment. Bannon made no reference to Jesus or the Gospels, but the phrase “pray for our enemies” combines the two halves of Matthew 5:44: “Love your enemies and ...
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who treat you badly.” Familiarity has deadened our sense of just how extraordinary this startling ...
The readings this Sunday present us with a profoundly challenging and transformative message: the call to forgiveness and ...
Discover the power of prayer and love for others as Bishop Anthony B. Taylor shares his insights on Jesus' teachings in today's Gospel.
Last week’s Presidential Address to Congress was a disappointment. Shame on President Trump, who acted anything but “presidential.” With the opening lines of his speech, Trump began to taunt the ...