For many people, the upcoming holidays may loom as a time when celebration will be forced, if not downright inappropriate. But the light of Christ brings permission for feeling joy that's both sincere and appropriate.
Barbara Taylor
with contributions from Peter Anderson, R. Todd Hoffman, Dana Fisher
This image of reindeer herder Vladimir Sleptsov holding his grandson, Andrei, emphasizes the theme of connection: with our own ancestors, with the family of man—and the ultimate spiritual connection with God.
Since September 11, talk of revenge has been in vogue. A recent book assesses some of the variables in today's struggle for peace—and reinforces the one solution that remains a constant.
