17+ min ago   (356+ words) At the same time an annual report of Christian persecution worldwide reports, a survey of Americans finds overwhelming support for religious liberty. In its 2026 Global Prayer Guide, Voice of the Martyrs reports there are 42 countries where being outed as a…...

44+ min ago   (147+ words) But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago   (57+ words) Pilgrims carry the Irumudi Kettu, a sacred bundle, and climb the 18 holy steps (Pathinettam Padi) to reach the sanctum. The pilgrimage route through forests symbolises an inner spiritual journey. The most sacred moment of the season is Makara Jyothi, a…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago   (697+ words) Jesuit philosopher and EWTN host's writings power a new app that answers fundamental questions about faith and science. For young people engaged in debates with teachers or peers over the fundamental questions of human existence " science, the Divine, and how…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago   (244+ words) Proverbs 19:2729 delivers a sober warning about the consequences of rejecting wisdom. Turning away from instruction leads directly into error, while false witnesses delight in lies and mock justice. Judgment awaits scoffers, and punishment is prepared for those who persist in…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (676+ words) Christians have fought Christians throughout history." Rome v Constantinople'Catholic v Protestant'Presbyterians v The Church of England'German Lutheran provinces v German Catholic provinces " the list is interminable." More often than not these were political fights wrapped in church clothing." People don't…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago   (831+ words) Reading I 1 Samuel 16:1-13 The LORD said to Samuel:How long will you grieve for Saul,whom I have rejected as king of Israel?Fill your horn with oil, and be on your way.I am sending you to Jesse of…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago   (310+ words) But as thinkers including sociologist Peter Berger have pointed out, historically, when the Christian faith is embraced as a useful commodity, the results are'unavoidably self-liquidating. There is a risk, that is, in emphasizing the utility of Christianity. We might lose…...

3+ hour, 36+ min ago   (366+ words) Without giving too much away, I was kind of contemplating life as I was getting ready to sleep the other night It cost them thousands but otherwise, they'd be stuck there for potentially a long time And then another friend,…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago   (329+ words) Amid heightened tensions between the USVI and the BVI over sweeping marine industry reforms, one local pastor is reminding the society that the territory's natural resources are first and foremost for Virgin Islanders to enjoy and benefit from " even as…...