Temptation is common to everyone. It can be as benign as thinking about having “seconds” on dessert. Or, it can be extremely serious – with damaging consequences such as a destroyed a marriage, a ...

Because I grew up in a family where there was no greater authority than the Bible and then did graduate work in Biblical studies, I am frequently reminded of passages of Scripture by current events.

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. After Jesus was baptized, Matthew tells us that he was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

VATICAN CITY — The allure of power and money can be used to proclaim falsehoods and obscure the joyous announcement of Christ's victory over death, Pope Francis said. "Falsehoods — in words and in ...