1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (158+ words) This morning's Gospel reading is John 20: 1923: Note: I am taking a break for the long weekend. Please enjoy this reflection from 2017. Today, we celebrate Pentecost and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, one of which was the gift of tongues....

6+ hour, 21+ min ago  (85+ words) The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque has announced new visiting hours and regulations for Riyaz ul Jannah (Rawdah). Visitors must now obtain permits through the Nusuk platform once every 365 days, with instant access available for those…...

12+ hour, 27+ min ago  (524+ words) KABUL, May 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- While Muslims worldwide prepare to mark Eid al-Adha by sacrificing animals and sharing meat with families in need, Afghans are once again observing the sacred festival under the heavy shadow of profound economic hardship, reported Xinhua. Eid…...

56+ min ago  (232+ words) Van Nuys News Press Presidential Message on Pentecost Melania and I join many Christians throughout our Nation and around the world who are joyfully celebrating the miracle of Pentecost today and the birth of Christ's Church. Fifty days after the…...

20+ hour, 20+ min ago  (1364+ words) Elder Cook: "Find Peace Through Faith in Jesus Christ" Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke warmly of his connection to the United Kingdom, recalling with affection his missionary service in England and his deep appreciation for the people of the British Isles....

1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (244+ words) WAYMART, Pa. " Every Memorial Day weekend, 5000 people make a pilgrimage here at the St. Tikhon's monastery near Waymart. Some traveling from near. "I live here in Honesdale, Pennsylvania," said Benjamin Armstrong from Honesdale. "I'm from Oakridge, Knoxville area, Tennessee." They're…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (452+ words) Every Shabbat morning in synagogues across the globe, a predictable, beautiful, and ancient ritual takes place. The Torah scroll is unfurled, the room grows quiet, and the Gabbai calls out the familiar words: "Ya'amod, Kohen." We accord him this privilege…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (942+ words) ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (OSV News) " A softening of hearts toward the Eucharist, a greater sense of unity in the Church, and a "fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit" " these were the intentions held in the hearts of perpetual pilgrims as…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (539+ words) The Holy Spirit: Shy Member of the Trinity? (Part 1) We often talk about the church as "God's people" and "followers of Jesus," but we often neglect to mention that the church is also the dwelling place of God's Spirit. Beginning…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (565+ words) May is traditionally known as "Mary's month," a time when Catholics around the world turn their attention in a special way to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Amid the beauty of spring and the approach of summer, the Church reflects on…...