For many, the day of baptism marks the "completion" of a spiritual journey. However, in reality, it is the "beginning" of a new life in Christ. Repentance is not a one-time act but a daily process of ...

Repentance seems to be out of fashion, particularly among political leaders. President Trump, for example, doesn’t ask God for forgiveness for his sins because apparently he doesn’t have much to ...

“You can be certain that at the forefront of every significant recovery from backsliding…the doctrine of repentance has been among the precious truths that God has quickened and used.” – Richard Owen ...

“Repentance, prayer, and righteousness avert the evil decree.” I’ve struggled for years with this powerful piece of prayer from the u’netaneh tokef that we recite on Rosh ha-Shanah and Yom Kippur. The ...

A file photo shows a crown of thorns at St. Bonaventure Church in Paterson, N.J. (OSV News photo/Octavio Duran) “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with ...

Yom Kippur will be celebrated in the Jewish community beginning at sunset Sunday, and lasting through sunset Monday. It is the Day of Atonement. We discussed the meaning of “atonement” in this column ...