Every Christian is called to be a missionary, sharing the good news of salvation in Christ and making disciples for him, not for oneself or one's clique of like-minded believers, Pope Francis said.

It was just a few days shy of Thanksgiving last year and Merced County Rescue Mission CEO Bruce Metcalf stood in front of an empty freezer. Local television and newspaper reporters would soon ...

Jesus said, “This is how you glorify God, bear much fruit and prove to be My disciples.” (John 15:8) Today, when the category of “Christian” can mean so many things, we need to focus again on our ...

In The Diary of Jesus Christ, a book as profound as it is delightful, Fr. Bill Cain has Jesus admit that he sent the disciples out on mission because he desperately needed a break from them. But even ...

Matthew, Luke, and John all contain some exciting post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. One of the most elegant and beautiful is this appearance given in the Fourth Gospel. However, I think we have ...

CHICO — At the Chico Rescue Mission, “disciples” will ramp up their kitchen skills to cook a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner for the public — families and kids invited. Co-Director Howard ...

Rescue mission disciple and chef Tim Adam shows the mission’s empty freezer at its Merced location in 2013. Merced Sun-Star file It was just a few days shy of Thanksgiving last year and Merced County ...