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We begin with the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. It only took until the fourth verse of Genesis for God to introduce the concept ...

We can honor Pope Francis by looking at our fellow human beings and the world as he did, with compassion and love.

Though she long felt a calling, Sister Monica Clare tried Hollywood first. Her book, and a visit, confirm the warmth — and fragility — of her new community.

In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer, and in 1988, the first Thursday in May was designated the National Day ...

They came from far and wide — a sea of men. None was rich but each had dressed immaculately in a dark suit with polished ...

Reflecting on this truth allowed St. Jerome to say, "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you to pray and to help you hear him; to understand what he is ...

There are many forms and expressions of prayer. The human heart is diverse and the ways in which it approaches and speaks to ...

The funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City drew around 200,000 people who bid farewell to the ...

The Vatican has released the first images of the Pope's tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome after he was laid to ...

According to several ancient scriptures there are a lot of ways to attract prosperity into your lives Some Shastras even mention certain remedies with the help of which one can boost their financial s ...

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and the whole world. (3 times) Jesus, King of Mercy, we trust in You!