As we approach Resurrection Sunday, I can think of no more profound passage of Scripture that describes the glories of our salvation in Jesus than 2 Corinthians 5:21. Paul writes, “For our sake he ...

Pope Francis prays as he leads the Lenten penance service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 29, 2019. (Credit: Remo Casilli/Reuters via CNS.) Listen ROME — Jesus does not view sinners as ...

If the casual observer looked upon the average American Easter celebration, they might think that the significance is found in the eggs or in the rabbits or in some piece of chocolate confectionery.

Jesus never sinned, so how can he relate to my sins? A: The pastor in me is curious as to why you are asking: Are you battling a particular sin? Do you wonder if Jesus understands your suffering? Is ...

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, ...

One of the central themes of the gospel is that Jesus came to save sinners. Salvation is described in many ways — amazing grace, atonement, deliverance, love, new life, sacrifice, etc. The washing ...

Yes, brothers and sisters, as a sinner I found myself lost in sin and didn’t know how I was going to get out. I found myself getting deeper and deeper in the world’s way of doing things. Yes, Bro.

In his Easter message in The Pennsylvania Episcopalian, Bishop Charles Bennison Jr. wrote that Jesus “acknowledges his own sin. He knows himself to be forgiven.” In a later response to Episcopalians ...

According to the “Catechism of the Catholic Church,” confession involves either “venial” (minor sins) which are confessed to God and “mortal” (major sins) which must be confessed through a priest.

Jesus does not view sinners as transgressors who must be punished according to the law, but as people in need of hope and freedom from sin, Pope Francis said. "It is Jesus who, with the power of the ...