Twelve years ago, I stood in St. Peter’s Square and heard the newly elected pope say, “Pray for me.” Twelve years later …
Today's Meditation: John 3:1-8
How can a man once grown old be born again? (John 3:4)
As a learned Pharisee, Nicodemus would have been familiar with the idea of a spiritual rebirth. Groups like the Essenes—devout Jews who lived a life of prayer and fasting—often spoke about the need for it. But it still perplexed him to hear… More »
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