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Discover the meaning, examples, and Christian practices of penance and its relationship to our repentance. Be inspired by Bible verses about penance to seek first the Kingdom of God!

Discover the essence of Christian dogma, from the Trinity to the Incarnation. Explore examples, meaning, and the impact of these unshakeable core beliefs in the Christian faith.

The Anointing of the Sick is most commonly associated with the Roman Catholic Church and, as such, this article explores the rite from the Catholic faith’s perspective. In Catholicism, the Anointing of the Sick is considered a sacrament and...

Jeremiah is famous for his biblical writings and ministry during some of the darkest times of Judah’s history. But he didn’t do it alone. Here's what we know about his servant, Baruch.

Julian of Norwich did not travel much, but her writings changed Western Christianity.

The word “apocrypha” comes from the Greek word meaning "hidden" or "secret." Originally, the term was reserved for books with content considered too sacred and grand to make accessible to the general public. Over time, "apocrypha" took on a more...

Many skeptics today will say the Bible is not reliable. But there are many things Christians can research, both in God's word and externally, to build a good case for the reliability of the Bible. Namely, canonization of the Bible, historical...

We've heard of spiritual gifts and visions, but is there such a thing as Christian mysticism? If so, what's it look like?

However your church celebrates it, Holy Week is the most important date in the church calendar—a time to remember Jesus expressing his love for us and saving us.

Triduum services are an important part of several denominations' Easter services, highlighting the final events of Holy Week.

You may not have known that one of the most popular holidays of the year is named after a Christian martyr. So what exactly do we know about Saint Valentine?

What is a Christening ceremony and what makes it different from baptism? Discover the meaning and significance of Christening as we look to Christian tradition and the Bible.

Sola Scriptura, translated as “Scripture alone,” is one of several Latin phrases that came to prominence during the Protestant Reformation. This idea asserts that the Bible alone should be treated as the ultimate and most trustworthy authority in...

The theology of Calvin informs the believer that one can find joy in suffering by resting in Jesus and His promise of eternal life. Calvin compares the trials and difficulties of the Christian’s life to the life of Christ.

Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Every year, my calendar reminds me that it is almost Palm Sunday. For many people, this day is the unofficial beginning of Spring Break, but it has a deeper significance for Christians.

A journalist by trade who wrote everything from poetry to apologetics, G.K. Chesterton had a huge impact on later Christian thinkers. Here are a few things you probably didn't know about him.

Bel and the Dragon is a Greek apocryphal addition to the book of Daniel. It is a deuterocanonical work that is accepted in the Roman canon but not by Jews or Protestants.

There’s a curious connection between Halloween and Reformation Day, and it’s more than just proximity on the calendar.

Justinian I wasn't just any emperor. Many consider him the greatest emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. So what made him so memorable?

Cyprian was not only a key early Christian thinker, but a powerful witness who was willing to pay the ultimate price for the gospel.