Lent is long season. And for anyone who is working on any or all of the three spiritual practices, there are going to be days that are harder than others. Sure, it sounded like a great idea to give...

When planning a trip, I’m scrupulous about the details. I keep track of everything from the walking distances between must-see spots to restaurant phone numbers to museum hours. I map out itineraries...

Waisa is a tall woman with an easy smile, lines etched in her forehead from an unfair share of burden and worry. We didn’t speak the same language, but even without the translator’s help, I could see...