Catholic university traces Philippine Christian roots
A Catholic university in the Philippines has launched a series of online lectures on church history tracing the country’s journey to Catholicism since the arrival of the Spanish. The University …
Month: February 2021
Looking for light in the darkness
These times we are living in are hard, aren’t they? Living through the last 12-months has sometimes seemed like a never ending ‘Groundhog Day’, and the current lockdown has seemed …
What if we cared about Black History Month as much as Lent?
Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s as an independent Baptist in an all-white church, the first 20 Februarys of my life came and went without any awareness of either Lent …
10 years after quake, Christ Church Cathedral finally rising
The Christ Church Cathedral was arguably New Zealand’s most iconic building before much of it crumbled in an earthquake 10 years ago. The years of debate that followed over whether …
Should We Still Be Called ‘Evangelicals’?
Is there a better word to describe Christians who hold to the authority of the Bible in all matters of faith and practice? Perhaps it is time for a new …
What Does it Mean to be Filled with the Spirit?
When looking at Scripture, the indwelling of the Spirit appears to be different than being filled with the Spirit. If we look at specific passages, we can see that being …
How Christian Bookstores Survived 2020
A new item at Christian bookstores in 2020 shot straight to the top of the sales charts: face masks with faith messages. Christian retailers across the country sold masks with …
Pope at Ash Wednesday Mass: ‘Lent is a journey of return to God’
As the Church begins the holy season of Lent, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for Ash Wednesday, with the blessing and imposition of ashes. In his homily, the Holy Father reflected …
Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic
Vatican City, Feb 12, 2021 / 07:00 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus …
Diocese of Santiago de Cabo Verde celebrates 488 years
Radio Nova – Cabo Verde & Vatican News English Africa Service The celebration took place, last Sunday, at the Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace (Pró-catedral Nossa Senhora da Graça) …