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Throughout the church, a prominent theme is Mary’s fiat, her “Yes” to God. Praying before the altar in the cave, one can’t ...

The cry of the rooster was one of the most familiar sounds in the life cycle of a first-century person, as common as the ...

"As we journey through Lent, a traditional season of spiritual self-examination ... it is a very good time to ask ourselves, where do we stand with God?" says Dr. Gary ...

What is Easter? Easter is a religious Christian holiday observed around the world to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus ...

Scholars debate whether the Gospel stories preserve ancient memories or are just Greek literature in disguise. But there’s a ...

You see, the world isn’t upside down, but the world is waiting. Be a blessing.

A “rich” life is one continually making discoveries. My life was made rich by a recent “discovery” – one that I should have ...

While fans of THE CHOSEN have come to know Jesus as a level-headed person, Jonathan Roumie teased that they will see ...

Preaching for Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C, Rev. Stephen Tully complicates the story of the prodigal son ...