As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, Christians around the world are contemplating whether to participate in the celebration of Love. As with other Holidays, which do not surround themselves in …
The basis for The Great Commission is in the following scriptures: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:14-18, Luke 24:44-49, John 20:19-23, and Acts 1:4-8. The scriptures contain the instruction Jesus Christ gave …
Even if you do not have a lot of money to give, there are lots of ways you can serve your faith community. Every member of the body of Christ …
The shortest verse in the Bible is simple: Jesus wept. Many people know this little piece of Bible trivia but often fail to grasp the context and the deeper meaning …
Most people generally live by some kind of moral code regardless of its believed origin. Most of the time Christians are also striving to do what they believe to be …
The name Judas is one that has become synonymous with betrayal. Judas is likely the best-known traitor in human history because of his actions with Jesus of Nazareth. The gospels …
“Travelers, there is no path. Paths are made by walking” – Antonio Machado. Helen Prejean’s life has been a spiritual journey, unexpected and surprising in its twists and turns. She …
A common question the skeptic might ask Christian concerns the conundrum of how one can believe in a loving God who sends people to hell. It is understandable how a …
Adults who are preparing for this sacrament have not grown up in the Catholic Church and probably feel they have a lifetime of sins to confess. And that could be …
One of the greatest burdens that an individual can take upon himself or herself is the responsibility of governing a nation. The act of overseeing the actions of such a …
In late spring, the days are supposed to be longer and brighter. The winter thaw has long past and summer is around the corner. However, on June 10, 1692, there …
The problem of bullies and the search for a solution is filling the media. Children are committing suicide at an alarming rate to avoid the bombardment of being bullied. Schools …
In the Bible, you find 3 of the 4 Greek words for love, storge (familial love), philia (friendship love), and agape (altruistic love). The one that is missing is eros …
The five-fold ministry is the leaders of the church delineated in Ephesians chapter four. These five different leaders are essential for the government of a healthy church. Ephesians 4:11 reads …
He was not all about Shamrocks and Green Beer! He was seen -and is still- by many as a savior to the Irish people. At least in the general sense …
It is stereotypically asserted that all religion usurps the rights of women and makes them second class citizens. Unable to speak for all religions, this article will focus on the …
Elijah, also known as Elias, is one of the most celebrated biblical figures in the Holy Bible. He is credited with raising the dead, bringing fire down from the sky …
Christian Easter traditions center around the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Any Christian observances centered around Easter can be traced back to one of those two events. Lenten tradition …
People have different views on the topic of taking children to church. Church’s are not perfect just like everything else. It seems that people think the church is a hypocrite, …
The local church is a body of baptized believers who share common beliefs, values, and behavior. Church helps to satisfy the need to belong to something. Belonging to a local …
It is a norm for a busy guardian or parent to wake up one Sunday and say “No, I’m not in a mood to go to church”. But this attitude, …
This miracle occurs in Capernaum. Mark tells us that it takes place “A few days later.” Jesus has returned from his travels in Galilee and has come back to the …
“The Lord our God, the Lord is one” is a phrase spoken in the Shema of the Old Testament and by Jesus in the New Testament. God’s omnipotence, omnipresence and being an omniscient …
The National Catholic Register is a weekly newspaper dedicated to the happenings in the Catholic Church according to the Vatican incentives. Their mission “. . . is to provide a perspective …
Many biblical characters often take center stage, while other lesser-known characters seem to fade into obscurity. Often those emphasized the least had a special role to play, many times as …
As with Christmas, the chosen time for Easter is based on non-Christian situations. And, as with Christmas, a lot of accouterments attached to Easter have nothing to do with its …
The book of Daniel opened with the great tragedy of the fall of Judah, the southern kingdom. There had been a great cloud of moral decadence and a great decline …
Many people are not aware of it, but they’re actually are multiple references in the Bible to “living water” or some variation on that phrase. The most famous references are …
Modern Monastic Life can be found throughout the world as a viable and solid form of religious life. Many examples exist of religious communities that were founded perhaps hundreds of …
One of the great contributions to the New Testament canon is that provided by the companion of the Apostle Paul, the doctor Luke. The gospel of Luke and the Acts …
A key topic in the lives of many churchgoers is bitterness. Bitterness is the internal feeling that results from long-term dwelling on a hurt, resentment, or disappointment. A person who …
Discipleship is the focal point in an obedient Christian life. By living a life that reflects the brilliant light that Jesus infuses into the life of the believer is the …