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The Date and Meaning of Mother’s Day 2020
The date of Mother’s Day in 2020 is May 12. But you might also be interested in learning more about the meaning and history of the holiday. Read more …
All about Easter
The Easter Index Prayers, Sermons, Art, Inspiration … all you need to know about Christianity’s greatest holiday
Easter in Stained Glass
One of the most inspiring art forms available to the public without charge are the stained glass windows found in churches around the world. These are often found in buildings that are themselves worth visiting. Neil Ralley’s collection of photographs, available online, makes the perfect starting point for an exploration of this medium. We have […]
Easter’s Pagan Roots
Is Easter a Pagan Holiday? And, if so, does it matter?
Thanksgiving Prayers
Thanksgiving is not about turkey. While families will certainly gather for meals of many types in an increasingly diverse USA, this holiday is primarily about giving thanks to God, not only for the blessings of life, but for life itself. Here is a list of the most popular prayers of and for Thanksgiving.
Father’s Day Prayer
Prayers, thoughts and readings for Father’s Day
Re-Imagining Lent
Lent is the period of 40 days leading to Easter. It is one of the “pentitential” seasons. Modern day Christians are not exactly electrified by a season so long or so serious. But for this very reason, a rediscovery of what this season means may be exactly what the doctor ordered. The Science of Repentance […]
The Paradox of Valentine’s Day
It is a strange holiday indeed that turns our thoughts towards love, and most often, romantic love, but at the same time bears the name of a Catholic saint and martyr: Saint Valentine. I can think of nothing that more clearly reflects the often strained relationship between spirituality and sexuality in Christian faith and practice, […]
Prayer and Dr. Martin Luther King
Spiritual resources for celebrating the birthday of the civil rights leader, including prayers and other readings.
They Tried to Outlaw Christmas
It appears that in 2018 there are some who think that there is a “war on Christmas.” Donald Trump has taken up the battle cry, loudly wishing folks a “Merry Christmas,” not out of a particular piety, but in mock defiance of those he seems to feel are waging an unholy battle against one of […]