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Each year, on Feb. 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is observed, marking 40 days after Christmas. This day ...

The Chamber hosted its 100th annual awards banquet Thursday at The Legacy, honoring businesses and volunteers. Elizabeth Cockerham, East Texas Deputy Regional Director for Senator Cornyn, read a ...

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Servant leadership simply put — is […] ...

I have set you an example that you should do as ... Advertisement Continuing that servant leadership theme, St. Paul wrote about Jesus: “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality ...

Confusion permeated the room. The air was heavy with a sense of mystery. This particular evening just felt different. Jesus stood up from the table, wrapped a towel around His ...

This year's ad for nonprofit Come Near invites viewers "to explore the contrast between greatness as our society defines it and what Jesus said and showed greatness is." ...

Explore the inspiring journey of Reverend Dr Simon Dingane Gumbi, a dedicated evangelist whose unwavering commitment to ...

Servant of God Rhoda Wise (1888-1948), a Catholic laywoman, was a wife, mother, and convert from Canton, Ohio. Born to ...

She has also included Bible references, prayer examples, a Plan of Salvation and subsequent instructions in gaining freedom in one's spiritual life. "I want readers to experience the freeing grace and ...

For far too long, abuse and violence have been mischaracterized as “women’s issues,” something reserved for women to address, ...

Fr. Luciano Felloni, an Argentinian priest assigned to the Philippines since 2000, sat in a television interview. He spoke ...