In truth, we’re all recipients of a gift that we could never deserve.

Bakhita died on February 8, 1947, and was canonized on October 1, 2000. Today, the anniversary of her death, also her feast day according to Roman Catholic practice, has become the International Day of Prayer to Stop Human Trafficking.

We might struggle to show self-control when offered something we desire, even if we know it would benefit us more in the future to wait.

Christian faithfulness, especially at a time of cultural chaos, isn’t really about trying to do great things for God.

Paul instructed the church at Corinth, real good is brought to the world when we each “lead the life that the Lord has assigned. …” In this view, an expensive alabaster jar of perfume poured on the head of Jesus, rather than being sold to help the poor, is not wasted.