A statue of St. Charbel overlooks a pond and surrounding lush scenery.(Photo: Courtesy photo) That same spirit lives today in religious women like Sister Lea Lahoud, whose vocation reflects the ...

For some local churches, Lent is more than a time for giving things up; it's also a season of fellowship and community. "Especially in rural churches, generally (we have) smaller ...

One Fast, One Father, One Nation A Reflection on Ramadan, Lent, Independence, and the Gift of Knowing Why We Fast This year, something quietly remarkable happened in The Gambia. Ramadan began. Lent ...

Through memes, communities define themselves, reveal their anxieties, signal their loyalties, and negotiate global events in the language of satire. In this sense, memes are the digital descendants of ...

North Star co-founder Jeff Bennion, presents a "Bean of Light" award to Becky Mackintosh at the North Star Conference on ...

Here are some common ways to observe the sacred 40 day period of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting and reflection.

Sankashti is an extremely auspicious day, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. On this sacred day, devotees observe fast from dawn to dusk and offer th.

Ekadashi in March 2026 includes Papmochani and Kamada Ekadashi. Check dates, Parana timings, puja rituals, fasting rules, and ...

Sheetala Ashtami 2026 will be observed on March 11. Know the puja muhurat, Basoda rituals, significance of Goddess Sheetala, and why devotees avoid cooking on this traditional festival.

“Listening to the word in the liturgy teaches us to listen to the truth of reality. In the midst of the many voices present in our personal lives and in society, Sacred Scripture helps us to recognize ...

For UK Muslims working in the fast-paced environments of film and TV sets, often on vulnerable freelance contracts, observing ...