In 1823, Vermont Congregationalist minister Ethan Smith published “View of the Jews,” which featured the Pittsfield tefillin as a key argument for the “Hebraic Indian” theory. More intriguingly for ...

According to the Church's liturgical calendar, the feast held on Feb. 2 each year is in honor of the Presentation of the Lord.

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KEVIN COSTNER PRESENTS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS shares the wonderful story of the birth of Jesus Christ. It seeks to portray everything in an accurate light and clearly presents the Gospel. The special is ...

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young ...

The James Beard Foundation released its long list of semifinalists for awards for Outstanding Restaurant, regional chefs and more. See the list: ...

Here's the list of semifinalists for the award, which is akin to the Oscars of the food world, in 25 categories.

Jesus began his life fleeing violence, crossing borders, and depending on the mercy of strangers. Was Jesus An Immigrant And A Refugee? Written by Jarrod Saunders for Lifestyle Fortress ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A local star is returning to the big screen. Actor-director and Bethlehem native Daniel Roebuck came home to announce the release of his new movie... "The Hail Mary." It's a ...

Christmas is too big to be confined to a single day or even an octave of days. It needs an entire season of joy and hope, including El Día de los Reyes Magos, which is also known as Epiphany. When ...

In the Book of Numbers, this blessing follows the instructions regarding the consecration of the Nazirites, highlighting the sacred and fruitful dimension of offering gifts within the relationship ...

Tom Griffin is the chair of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of a print and online Catholic magazine called The Empty Tomb ...