Dear Bonnie: Is there a way to build spiritual growth? Some days I feel more connected to source than other days. When I do feel connected, I know I feel much happier inside and less worried. Do you ...

David DeCosse (@daviddecosse) is the director of religious and Catholic ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, and is a regular commentator at National Catholic Reporter. Views are his own.

Those who know me are aware that for the past few weeks I have been in a perfect storm of medical issues and am only now beginning to emerge on the other side. Without going into too much detail, I'll ...

Call us cracked pots, or crackpots. Or just call us blessed. Blessings and goodness flow from imperfect pots, a banner hanging on the wall at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque reminded us ...

As we enter November, a season of gratitude, our hearts turn to the abundant blessings that surround us. Amidst the blessings of family, friendship, health, and provision, we recognize the ultimate ...

Some days the blessings flow so freely I am convinced I need extra storage space. Other times they lay low and I have to double-check to make sure they are still there. Great blessings are the sum of ...

Astrology suggests planetary blessings flow through actions aligned with universal energy. Common pitfalls like avoiding self-discovery, holding onto emotional baggage, and neglecting gratitude can ...