I am reposting here my annual collection of resources on the Epiphany, the visit of the magi to the young Jesus, as recorded ...

Gen 1:28, 9:1,7; 35:11 - from the beginning ... John Chrysostom, Homilies on Romans 24 (A.D. 391). "[I]n truth, all men know that they who are under the power of this disease [the sin of ...

Aussie cricket legend Ricky Ponting has once again shown his uncanny ability in commentary to make accurate predictions as fans question why he was moved from Channel 7's commentary team in Brisbane.

Fasting is hard because self-denial is hard (discipline), and overindulging is not rewarding (regret). It becomes a ...

HEA need 27 runs in 24 balls at 6.75 rpo ...

Sarah Coakley explores ruptures on the cross, in the Eucharist, in Spirit-filled people, and between Judaism and ...

Sometimes we have a general sense of a word and use it as a blanket explanation for situations. In fact, we probably use some ...

For wealthy Romans, life was good. They lived in beautiful houses – often on the hills outside Rome, away from the noise and the smell. They enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle with luxurious ...

The Romans liked to give the appearance of civilized rule by getting local thugs to do their dirty work. Herod was simply the most successful warlord in the region. To begin with, Rome allowed him ...

We choose life when we listen to the still small voice within us. Happy New Year!!

Sons were important, because Romans put a lot of value on continuing the family name. If a father had no sons then he could adopt one – often a nephew – to make sure that the family line would ...

SINGAPORE: The new school year has begun, and with that the pressure on students - and their parents. In Singapore, private tuition has long been a norm for many in their pursuit of top grades ...