A bird or a flame. Traditionally, these are the most common images used as metaphors for the Holy Spirit. The ornithological metaphor is usually traced back to Luke 3:22 when, at Jesus' baptism by ...

“Be hospitable to one another,” St. Peter encourages the faithful in 1 Peter 4:9. After years as a guest, I began looking for patterns that I saw in hospitable homes in which I felt welcomed, relaxed ...

Christians certainly know the major days that are celebrated or felt to be holy in their faith: Christmas, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Easter. But even to good Christians, several other days often ...

Theologian designs a greatest hits list of sacred music The idea%2C from music site Spotify%2C is to inspire prayers while the Vatican chooses a new pope There are some contemporary surprises mixed in ...

‘May the Virgin May help us to keep our heart awaken to welcome this time of grace that God offers to us,’ the Holy Father prayed March 13, the ninth anniversary of his pontificate. Pope Francis waves ...

Pope Francis encouraged Christians to call on the Holy Spirit more often when facing difficulties, exhaustion, or discouragement in daily life during his general audience on Wednesday. “Let us learn ...