Gripping and propulsive, Kristin Koval’s “Penitence” is an exploration of the struggles and impossible choices of two families linked by tragedy, guilt, blame and love. It opens with an act ...

Bryan Stevenson This quote presages the crux of a central theme of "Penitence," a novel by Kristin Koval and helps explain ...

Christians will get one last nibble on their paczkis and king cakes as Mardi Gras and the Carnival Season give way to Ash Wednesday this week.

Each year, in many Christian denominations, Ash Wednesday is celebrated to mark the first day of Lent – recognizing six weeks ...