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The difference between veneration and worship will likely continue to be a point of disagreement in the veneration of saints, Mary, and holy relics. The Bible repeatedly equates bowing with worship and teaches that God alone is worthy of our...

Halloween may be commonly celebrated on October 31, but Reformation Day is an important day to remember and celebrate the history of Protestantism. Christians can take time to reflect on the impact of Luther’s 95 theses, which are defining marks...

Lectio divina is a centuries-old contemplative practice that Protestant and Catholic Christians have embraced. So what do you need to know about it?

You may have heard Catholics or Anglicans talking about how they genuflect at church, but what's the meaning behind this practice?

Does following the second commandment just mean not to worship statues, or is there more to it?

As Christians, we live in a fallen world, in which there will be peaceful protests and there will also be violent protests. We may even witness some of these protests ourselves, yet we should only participate in peaceful protests.

St. Teresa of Avila's reform work and mystical ideas on mental prayer have inspiring generations of Christians. Here the most important things to know about her.

Learn the origins and timeline of the historical "Christendom" that included most of Europe and beyond!

"Sacrament prayers" is a specific term used by Mormons, but prayers and sacraments play an important role in many religious groups. So how do sacraments and prayers go together? 

The term intermediate state helps Christians discuss a sticky question: what happens between when we die and the final resurrection?

Consubstantiation is a long word for an important view on how communion works.

Chaplain, accidental creator of Sherlock Holmes studies, mystery novelist, and Christian apologist - Ronald Knox did more by age 35 than most people do in a lifetime. Here is what you need to know about this surprising man and his legacy.

Whether used in theology, music, and elsewhere, Soli Deo Gloria declares the glory of God.

Just what does the third commandment mean when it says not to take the name of the Lord in vain?

John Michael Talbot went from country rock pioneer to Jesus rock trailblazer to Franciscan monk, at each stage receiving high acclaim for his music. What led to such a surprising career?

The virgin birth was important because the Son of God could not be born into sin. However, the importance of Mary’s virginity should not define a person’s worth. Every person’s worth is found in Christ alone who was born without sin to atone for...

Whether you say the Apostles' Creed as a prayer or as a public declaration of faith, it is a valuable guide to understanding what Christianity is all about.

A mammoth work whose title means "all theology," Summa Theologica continues to enlighten Christians today.

The prophet Daniel fighting a dragon? Praying in the fiery furnace? If you've read the deuterocanonical books of the Bible, you may know these stories. But are they divinely inspired Scripture?