Places To Explore Faith and Culture in Houston
Houston is making headlines after former President George H. W. Bush died. His body will lie in repose at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, which is reportedly the largest Episcopal congregation in North America. St. ...
Category: Religion
What People of Faith Should Know About Hate Crimes
When a gunman killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue, it wasn’t just the Jewish community that was shook. Americans across the country, regardless of faith, were dismayed at the horror. The hate crime was obvio ...
Who Was John the Baptist’s Mother?
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Much of the Christmas story focuses on his mother, Mary, but there’s another important woman who played a role in the birth of Christ. She doesn’t get a lot of press i ...
Category: Religion, Christianity
Who Is Saint Lucy and Why Is She Celebrated in December?
On December 13, the Feast of Saint Lucia, or St. Lucy’s Day, is observed by Protestants and Catholics, typically in Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Sweden, but also in Italy. Her feast day is associated ...
Category: Religion
6 Children’s Books About Women Who Fought for Change
Need gift ideas for the young girls on your Christmas list? These books about women who resisted the social norms of their day will inspire anyone to fight for civil rights, labor rights and environmental protection in t ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Politics
Self-Care During the Holidays
The winter holidays are one of the busiest times of the year. There are so many activities and events, it’s easy to get fatigued, not just physically but emotionally. Here’s a reminder to take care of yoursel ...
Category: Health and Wellness, Holidays and Observances
Study Shows Religion Can Positively Impact Health
People going through a health crisis often find that their religious faith helps them get through the tough times. It gives them something to believe in and it also comforts them by putting their faith in a higher powe ...
Category: Religion, Science, Spirituality
Understanding Advent Season
If you've been in the church for a long time, you know that the Christmas season is also called Advent, but you may not truly understand why it's called that. It's important to know the history of Advent to be able to e ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Religion
Religion at Work
Amid discussions in the United States over the boundaries of religious liberties and the right to live one's religion or to be free from religion, some employment experts discuss how individuals may be religious at wor ...
Category: Equal Rights, Freedom of Religion, Politics
7 Sites in Dover, Delaware, for Faith and Culture
Delaware was the first of the original 13 colonies to ratify the US Constitution. Its capital, Dover, was named by William Penn, who referenced the port city in England by the same name. Originally, the capital of Delawa ...