During his general audience Pope Francis spoke on the Holy Spirit's gift of Fear of the Lord, saying it does not mean we should be afraid of God, but rather serves as a reminder to do the right thing.

The Book of Proverbs teaches about wisdom and knowledge … so that we grow closer in our relationship with God, and this begins with the fear of the Lord. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of ...

Discover how fear and love of God work together to bring wisdom and freedom. Pastor Chris Bassett shares insights on perfect ...

Find today’s readings here. Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed. Quick, name ...

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Tito Edwards Tito Edwards manages Catholic websites for the new evangelization that Pope John Paul II and then Pope Benedict XVI asked for in the third millennium. After a lifetime of living a nominal ...

While reporting from Afghanistan in 1897, Winston Churchill wrote, “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.” This new coronavirus pandemic isn’t the world’s first plague ...