Mumbai: The season of Advent that marks the countdown to Christmas is midway through. The observance began Nov 30 and will ...

Udupi: SP Hariram Shankar said that understanding the practices and cultures of all religions helps spread a message of peace ...

In my church every Sunday morning, after some have come forward to share their hearts and light a candle, the choir sings a ...

By Mark Wilmoth Did you ever wonder why Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:13, NIV)? Why should that prayer be necessary ...

Semi-Christmas celebrations in Ongole featured speeches on love and peace by local leaders at J.D. Seelam Bhavan.

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The contrast of these two kings is profound. Herod, the worldly king of Bethlehem, is driven by his own selfish agenda. His ...

The Sisters of the St John of the Cross Convent marked the feast of their Patron Saint with a solemn High Mass on the 13th, due to 14th being the third Advent Sunday. The Mass was celebrated by the ...

COMMENTARY: The council profoundly advanced our understanding of what we believe in ways that can immensely help our spiritual and moral lives today.

By Doug Creamer My pastor loves to do series of messages, especially at Christmas. He is very creative and comes up with catchy names for his series. I love to tease him about his made-up words for ...

After Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell stopped dwelling on growing his congregation about three years ago, its attendance surged. Now, lines packed with young adults snake outside 281 ...

Every year, as December approaches, the world becomes busy. Streets glitter with decorations, homes glow with lights, and people rush to buy cakes, clothes, gifts, and everything the season demands.