In Revelation chapter 11, the apostle John was given a new assignment to measure the temple and the altar. Until now, John saw, listened and learned. But now, he is commanded to do something; i.e., ...

We must explore the poet’s words firsthand. It is part of the twisting journey of self-discovery that his collection sets you ...

The Very Rev. Fr. Milad Selim asks, "What are we willing to suffer for Christ? What price are we willing to pay for His endless love?" ...

Many Christians today believe that Jesus taught about the rapture in Matthew 24—a moment when believers will suddenly disappear and be taken to heaven, while unbelievers are left behind to face ...

Paul’s alibi in Athens is the stuff of legend. On trial for preaching a foreign God, Paul connected with his accusers and ...

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The founders of the country recognized the power in individual behavior as it applied to the structure of how republics should operate. In short, there would never be virtue in a republic without ...

The bishop of the sixth largest Catholic diocese in the U.S. said he was issuing a dispensation for illegal immigrants from the weekly obligation of attending Sunday Mass over fears of recent U.S.

Protestant churches commonly display the “empty” cross, showing the instrument of Jesus’ execution, but not his body. The message of the empty cross is resurrection and new life. According to the ...