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Explore the celebrations and traditions of Michaelmas on September 29th. Discover the history and meaning of Archangel Michael's feast day.

Lent is observed by churches that follow a liturgical calendar, including Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and some Protestant denominations.

King Henry II and his archbishop Thomas Becket had conflicting ideas about how to run the church and state of England. So how did things escalate to Becket being killed?

Apostolic succession is the belief that bishops embody apostolic authority through an uninterrupted and unbroken lineage from the original Apostles.

You may not have known that Mary's husband Joseph was named a saint of both the Roman Catholic Church and other high church denominations. Here's what you need to know about St. Joseph and the example he provides for us today.

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

Created in the mid-17th century, the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF) outlines the core beliefs of what we call Reformed Christianity.

The first scientific revolution to challenge the Christian faith is now a part of the worldview of virtually every Christian and non-Christian. At first, though, this new idea seemed to undermine the Christian view of the place of human beings in...

What drove Tyndale to sing “one note” all his life was the rock-solid conviction that all humans were in bondage to sin, blind, dead, damned, and helpless, and that God had acted in Christ to provide salvation by grace through faith.

You may know Russell Kirk (1918-1990) as “the father of American conservatism.” You may not know faith was a key part of his writing—and that there’s far more to that writing than just politics.

All Saints Day commemorates the Christians who have gone before us. We hope that these All Saints Day prayers can help to honor the past Christians in your life.

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?

In almost the last of the Ten Commandments, God commands His people to “not bear false witness against their neighbors.” God, whose very nature is truth, cares a lot about lies. But what is the full significance of God’s command to “not bear false...

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.

One of the most well-known monks in Christian history is St. Benedict of Nursia, and his writings on prayer, meditation, and more continue to inspire to this days. How he lived his values is equally inspiring.

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.

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...

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

Composer Austin C. Lovelace was the first to designate the holiday favorite as “Angels We Have Heard on High” when preparing it for inclusion in the 1966 Methodist hymnal.