Eileen Benthal

It is a curious thing that we take the end of one year and the beginning of a new year as the time to assess the past and make resolutions for the future.

The N.Y. Daily News headline blared: “GOD ISN’T FIXING THIS,” mocking prayer as a response to the terror of this week. But faithful prayer can fix what's wrong in the world.

I stared out that window, trying to figure out the appeal of this dark autumn day. I realized that my eyes were drawn to the contrast of the gold and red leaves against the dark sky, which actually made the autumn colors richer and deeper. It was stunning.

Canine Companions for Independence provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities. Here are some of their stories.

Two weeks in Canine Companions for Independence doggie boot came teaches important lessons about motivation, rewards and relaxation.

Faith isn't a gigantic leap . It's just the next step, when with faith the size of a tiny mustard seed, we trust God in the present moment.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas- at least from the 16th floor of NYU Langone Medical Center. I am grateful for the view...

Eileen Benthal packed up her special-needs daughter, Johanna, her wheelchair and service dog for a trip to Manhattan to visit neurologists and catch a glimpse and be inspired by Pope Francis and his message of love.

Eileen Benthal: Abortion is not a matter of "choice" — it's a matter of life and death.

Despite little time to train and no running stroller to use, Eileen Benthal was determined to complete the 5K race with her special-needs teenage daughter.