Category: Religion

Does Growing Older Still Bring People Closer to Go...

There are many persistent assumptions about American religion. One is the idea that people tend to drift away from religion in th...

Why I Chose Catholicism: 7 Reasons

In my last article, we went over why atheism as a position ultimately fails, and how the Three M’s (Morality, […] Source

Where Should the Tabernacle be Located?

Question: I have noticed that in some churches the presider has his chair positioned in front of the tabernacle. Thus, […] Source...

Fr Lehlohonolo Rantho celebrates first Mass at his...

In a beautiful display of faith, community, and thanksgiving, the newly ordained Fr Lehlohonolo Michael Rantho presided over his v...

Sydney Duval: We Call him Friend

Many South Africans have benefited from Church work made possible by funding secured by Sydney Duval, who turned 90 this […] Sourc...

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

October 7 is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for several centuries as the feast of “Our Lady of Victory,” today’s feast...

St. Louis archdiocese sues ICE over Communion, con...

The lawsuit alleges that an ICE detention center has refused to accommodate clergy seeking to provide sacraments to migrants held ...

Fort Worth diocese questions FedEx about shipping ...

At FedEx’s annual meeting, the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, asked the company to analyze the regulatory and reputational risks of...

Pope Leo warns of 'watering down' Christianity, op...

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Christians to be capable of “viewing the world in a positive light,” while urging them to be a...

After the Clancy trial, will we recover the true m...

We have perfected a mercy that costs us nothing, that spares us the sight of suffering by removing the sufferer. The post After th...

Saint of the day: Pelagia the Penitent

St. Pelagia lived in Antioch and worked as a prostitute. One day, she passed a church while dressed in her elegant and provocative...

The Abuse Many Refuse to See: Why Are Two Out of T...

From Italy, the organization coordinating services against child maltreatment and abuse (CISMAI) highlights a critical issue, deno...

New Film and YouTube series on Dating for Catholic...

The Dating Project Documentary Streams FREE on EWTN+ With a New Companion Series on YouTube The post New Film and YouTube series o...

The Vatican launches a website for its energy farm...

The platform has been designed to provide clear, immediate and well-organized communication, guiding visitors in discovering the ...

Pope Francis’s Personal Diary Becomes a Book in Fi...

On November 24, 2026, a simultaneous publication in five languages ​​with distribution in 94 countries will take place. "Pope Fran...

Leo XIV in Argentina: Here is the website, the off...

The preparations for the November 8–11 apostolic visit are now moving into a more practical phase. The Argentine bishops’ conferen...

Young religious people are happier, healthier, and...

The evidence also challenges the familiar idea that religious commitment necessarily works against personal advancement. Forty-six...

Why did Vanity Fair include Pope Leo XIV on its ex...

Leo's influence is of another kind. His intervention in the debate over artificial intelligence rests on a simple proposition: tec...

What is the Church’s mission in the contemporary w...

Pope's General Audience, October 7, 2026, on the Church's Mission in the Contemporary World The post What is the Church’s mission ...

What kind of Church do people encounter when they ...

Remarks by the Pope at the beginning of the meeting with the leaders of the Eastern Churches and the presidents of the episcopal c...

Can Europe Erase a Baptism? A Legal Battle Puts Ch...

The case, known as Bisdom Gent, is now before the Court of Justice of the European Union. It follows an opinion issued on October ...

Bishop Emeritus Frank Dewane, who led Diocese of V...

The bishop died in a local hospital “surrounded by close family and friends,” current Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero, OFM Cap, said....

Justice Amy Coney Barrett headlines Benedictine Co...

Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at Benedictine College, the Archdiocese of Chicago urges Illinois’ governor to opt in to an educa...

Cornell Catholic Community issues letter after cam...

Students protested the university's handling of alleged sexual assaults involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

U.S. bishops call Catholics to prayer and action a...

Mental Health Sunday is part of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ National Catholic Mental Health Campaign and fal...

Archbishop Weisenburger promotes poll chaplains as...

Catholic organizations are participating in efforts to recruit and train poll chaplains, who serve an unofficial peacekeeping role...

10th BOL International Conference Addresses Implic...

​By Gbenga Osinaike The place of Jesus in the Church and the implications of being called His friend were the focus of… The post 1...

CAN condoles with Nigerian Air Force over loss of ...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed grief over the recent crash involving a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraf...

Day 6 — Flesh vs Spirit

Focus Scripture: “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide i...

Day 7 — Fruit as Evidence of Maturity

Focus Scripture: “Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree can...

God’s Love Empowers You to Win Spiritual Battles -...

Choose to rest in God’s powerful love for you. Bring every fear that worries you to God in prayer. Remind yourself ofGod’s powerfu...

The Lord Is My Portion - The Crosswalk Devotional ...

When the Lord becomes your greatest treasure and reward, you will never find yourself lacking.

What Should I Do with My Doubts? 3 Suggestions

Christians have had doubts for generations. The real question, though, is, What do you do when you have those doubts? What steps ...

This Day in History: the Death of William Tyndale

What did it cost William Tyndale under hostile circumstances to stay faithful to his calling as a translator of the Bible and a w...

BREAKING! The Scandal-Machine Preacher, Jim Bakker...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says the scandal-plagued Jim Bakker has met his Maker, God Almi...

P.S. to “Letters to My Young Adult Children and to...

THE POWER OF PRECIOUS MEMORIES: DANIEL WHYTE III SHARES MORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES WITH HIS CHILDREN ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL SCENIC TRIP The...

Former Pastor Turned American Idol Contestant Cale...

The post Former Pastor Turned American Idol Contestant Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murdering His Wife; Heartb...

Kenneth “Kenny” Baldwin Hearing Watch Update: Prel...

The post Kenneth “Kenny” Baldwin Hearing Watch Update: Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for Today in York County, Pennsylvania — BCNN...

Want to volunteer for a great cause this Christmas...

Debbie Zhang knows full well how small things can lead to much bigger ones. She founded Geylang Ministry (GM) in 2008 because of o...

MWS launches HARMONY, a new approach to active age...

At the age of 99, Madam Lim Joke Buay was the oldest person at the event. Not only that, she was more than game when it came time ...

Called, but not alone: New Antioch21 initiative of...

A long-term missions call rarely begins with a plane ticket and a destination. Long before someone crosses a geographical border w...

The book that changed Sweden: 500 years of the Swe...

2026 is the 500th anniversary of the first New Testament in Swedish. This is the story …

2,700 conversions recorded as Germany’s Free Evang...

Baptisms and conversions have risen across Germany’s Federation of Free Evangelical Churches, as new figures suggest congregationa...

Christians take issue with 'one-sided' engagement ...

LGBT groups have the ear of the Scottish government.

Desperate for Connection

Is there anyone you have been avoiding, even though they would be blessed by your influence? The post Desperate for Connection app...

Like a Honeycomb

Today before you speak, share, or post, ask yourself this question: What kind of fruit will my words produce? The post Like a Hone...

Four Grizzly Bears

Suddenly in the distance they spotted four adult grizzly bears charging down a ridge toward them. Fear gripped their hearts. The p...

Overcoming the Stronghold of Fear

What fears are you dealing with right now, and do they have a stronghold on your life? The post Overcoming the Stronghold of Fear ...

Boomerang Blessings

Our family has always enjoyed serving others. One of the greatest lessons we have learned is the “boomerang blessing” of serving....

90-Day Fall Scripture Writing Challenge

What 117 Years Reveal about Living at Peace with O...

No Identity Theft - Encouragement Café - October 7...

Christians have a guaranteed identity in Christ that cannot be stolen or taken away.

3 Reasons Your Life Matters to God

The Persianate World: In Defense of an Islamic Civ...

On X (formerly Twitter), one regularly comes across ethnonationalist wars of a particularly ugly kind, many of which seem to be di...

Divided Loyalties: The Western “Counter-Jihad” Age...

Many of us have heard of the infamous “Arab Revolt”: an event in which a number of tribes in the Arabian peninsula sided with the ...

How Can We Know We're 'Fearfully and Wonderfully M...

In Psalm 139:14, David doesn’t credit himself for being “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Rather, this, too, is written as an offe...

A Prayer for Sharing the Story You Were Meant to S...

Lord, we pray for redemption and resurrection that only You can bring, so the very things we counted hopeless will become a praise...

How to Wield the Life and Death in the Power of th...

With three powerful words—it is finished—Christ simultaneously announced his earthly death, and our freedom from death, for all et...

Women of the Bible Who Inspire Faith and Strength

Explore the powerful stories of biblical women like Esther, Miriam, and Deborah, who displayed remarkable courage, faith, and lead...

[Podcast] Wait, Muslims Have Been Here HOW Long?! ...

October is Islamic History Month in Canada! Islamic History Month is more than just a token formality: it’s an opportunity to do r...

Are Altar Calls Biblical? 4 Mistakes That Quietly ...

When altar calls are properly handled, lost people are asked to trust Christ as the only way to heaven. The issue is responding to...

Judge Sentences Caleb Flynn to Life Without Parole...

On Monday, former worship leader Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Bijan Robinson Honors God After Rushing for 145 Ya...

Atlanta Falcons standout Bijan Robinson took time to honor God during post-game interviews after a 45-24 victory over New Orleans ...

Controversial Televangelist Jim Bakker Passes Away...

Televangelist Jim Bakker, who was plagued by financial and sexual scandals in the 1980s, passed away on Oct. 5 at the age of 86.

Leaning Into the Grind

Youth ministry is fun. I love what I do, even when it’s hard. But some seasons are harder than others, and fall often feels like a...

Before You Ask AI, Remember What It Means to Be Hu...

Just this week, I have found myself in several very different conversations about artificial intelligence. As a teacher, I have ta...

The Future of Church Revitalization: What the New ...

Church revitalization is not new. In one sense, it is as old as the church itself. The New Testament is filled with corporate call...

God Is There: Seek Him Today

An invitation to faith, prayer, spiritual growth and a life lived with purpose. There are many things in life that […] Source

Tragic Loss of Chief Malephane: A Legacy of Faith,...

The Catholic community of St Gabriel Parish, alongside the entire Diocese of Qacha’s Nek, gathered in deep mourning and spiritual ...

Pray with the Pope: Beat the Stigma!

Intention: Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discri...

St Francis and Mission

Dear Reader, On October 3, the Church marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. Pope […] Source

Saint of the day: Faustina

St. Faustina, born Helena Kowalska in 1905, grew up in a poor but devout family in Poland. When she was 20, she entered the Congre...

At annual Immigrants Mass, LA Catholics keep hopin...

Hundreds gathered inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sept. 20 for the annual Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants....

Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ personal diary

A collection of Pope Francis’ private writings will be available on Nov. 24. The post Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ personal di...

Bishop Tylka presents Pope Leo with relic of Bless...

Bishop Tylka was one of four U.S. bishops who met the pope on Monday. The post Bishop Tylka presents Pope Leo with relic of Blesse...

How Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Catholic Coalition’ is...

Nearly two years since a historic wildfire leveled most of Pacific Palisades, signs of a comeback are on the horizon. The post How...

Saint of the day: Bruno of Cologne

St. Bruno of Cologne was born in 1030, and is said to have been a member of a prominent family in Cologne. Not much is known about...

The Pentagon Grants Chaplains Greater Authority: U...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new Office of Religious Affairs on September 30 during his State of the...

This is what the latest criticisms of synodality f...

The point of synodality, if it is to endure, cannot be synodality itself. It must be the mission of the Church. The post This is w...

Bogota Court Rejects Religious-Neutrality Challeng...

The dispute arose from an unusual but deliberately broad religious moment incorporated into the inauguration. A statue of Our Lady...

Pope Leo XIV writes to the White Sox, the baseball...

From Chicago Fan to Pope: Leo XIV Sends the White Sox a Message Before Their Playoff Turnaround The post Pope Leo XIV writes to th...

How does God guide history by helping us when we f...

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, October 4, 2026 The post How does God guide history by helping us when we...

Questions about liturgy: Omission of the Consecrat...

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apo...

Gender ideology is excluded from the UN

Seven world leaders spoke of the importance of “gender equality,” in addition to the EU official statement and the statement of ou...

Brazil’s Election Turns Our Lady of Aparecida Into...

The religious dimension of the campaign is not accidental. Brazil remains a country in which Catholic and evangelical identities c...

Iceland Becomes the Most Aggressive Advocate for A...

The country that received the most pressure on sexual orientation and gender identity was Namibia, criticized by Malta, Belgium, F...

Two Christian women killed in yet another Israeli ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed his “deep sorrow and grief” and offered condolences to t...

‘Those who seek Christ will find him’: Another phi...

Noah McKay said the Catholic Church’s evidence in favor of vindicatory miracles helped lead him to the Church.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘The charism of St. Francis continue...

The pontiff marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death and asks prayers that peoples may be freed from “the scou...

Italian Catholic community establishes new presenc...

The Villaregia Missionary Community seeks to reach communities where the Catholic Church has a limited presence.

University of Notre Dame’s ethics center gives 202...

The religious sisters “serve as a countercultural sign and help to build an authentic civilization of truth and love,” the ethics ...

Catholics and Public Life Congress extols the fait...

The Nov. 13–15 conference in Spain seeks to showcase the achievements of the Hispanic civilization that was formed by the Catholic...

Celebrating Bishop David Oyedepo At 72

Celebrating Bishop David Oyedepo At 72 72 Profound Quotes/Boasts By Bishop David OyedepoPart 1 of 6 #BishopDavidOyedepoAt72 #Churc...

The Journey Of Bishop David Oyedepo

From An Encounter With Christ To A Global Mandate: The Journey Of Bishop David Oyedepo. Before Canaanland.Before Faith Tabernacle....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISHOP DAVID OLANIYI OYEDEPO

A GENERAL CLOCKS 72! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISHOP DAVID OLANIYI OYEDEPOFounder and President, Living Faith Church Worldwide (a.k.a) Winne...

72 Facts About Bishop David Oyedepo

As We Celebrate Bishop Oyedepo At 72, Here Are 72 Facts About You May Need To Know About Him Which Of These Resonate With You The ...

Ministers Conference with Global High Prophet Ikot...

We are live at the morning session of the Ministers Conference with Global High Prophet Ikotun #ProphetROIkotun#JumpStart#Internat...

WATS hosts three-day Discipleship Conference, to p...

West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) has concluded plans to host a three-day Discipleship Conference designed to equip church l...

Deliverance From the Power of Fear

Fear is evil; it’s not of God. In 2 Timothy 1:7, the Bible declares emphatically that God has not given us the… The post Deliveran...

Prosperity must reach every Nigerian-CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure Nigerians have a feel of the good life that… ...

Berean Bible confab advocates need to put faith to...

By Toyin Adeniyi Christians must move beyond acquiring biblical knowledge to demonstrating their faith through purposeful action, ...

The tongue, the mind and the throne: Recovering Bi...

Oyewole O. Sarumi Something has gone profoundly wrong in the house of faith. Across the landscape of contemporary Pentecostal and ...

Who paid for the growing Church ? (4)

By Lanre Ogundipe There is a point in the life of every growing institution when preaching alone can no longer explain its… The po...

Sowore holds private meeting with Pastor Adeboye, ...

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Mr Omoyele Sowore on Sunday October 4 took to his social media handle t...

How a family sponsored multimillion naira building...

The founder and Lead Pastor of The Transforming Church Gwarimpa, Abuja, Rev Sam Oye has shared the testimony of how a family… The ...

ANLCA @ 72: Stakeholders Seek Digital Transformati...

By Derin Adeogun Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime and trade sectors have called for greater professionalism, digital transformat...

Omololu Falobi (1971–2006): 20 years of an endurin...

By Gbenga Osinaike Today marks exactly 20 years since Omololu Falobi, the Executive Director of Journalists Against AIDS (JAIDS), ...

Day 1 — What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?

Day 1 — What Is the Fruit of the Spirit? “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, fa...

Day 2 — Fruit, Not Fruits

Focus Scripture: “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can y...

Day 3 — The Source of Fruit

Focus Scripture: “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Id...

Day 4 — Abiding Produces Fruit

Focus Scripture: “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”— Galatians 5:16 What You Wi...

Day 5 — Walking in the Spirit

Focus Scripture: “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in th...

Do Not Fear? - The Crosswalk Devotional - October ...

Each day is another opportunity to trust God's promises instead of your feelings.

When the Days Grow Shorter, but God’s Goodness Doe...

While we have the light of Christ in our lives, there will be times when we experience seasons that feel very dark. If you are in ...

Finding God Beneath the Fallen Leaves - The Crossw...

Have you found God beneath the fallen leaves this year? What are some ways you have seen God carry your grief?

What Autumn Teaches Us about Beautiful Endings - T...

Every season has its own kind of beauty. Whether we lost something or someone dear to us or God stripped away the fears, self-reli...

Loving Jesus More - The Crosswalk Devotional - Oct...

Other loves can so quickly steal our hearts away. And sometimes our greatest love is for ourselves. But Jesus said, “deny yourself...

The Enduring Word: From William Tyndale to the Eng...

Twenty-five years have passed since the ESV was first published in 2001, and, remarkably, the ESV has become, perhaps, the most w...

Coming Soon: ‘The Enduring Word,’ a Documentary fo...

Check back in mid-October and watch The Enduring Word, a documentary celebrating God’s providence throughout the history of Engli...

How to Arrange Your Sermon in the Most Persuasive ...

To be persuasive, the body of your sermon must involve logical progression, naming obstacles, and well-reasoned counterarguments.

10 Things You Should Know About Heaven

Heaven is temporary—if by “heaven” we mean the place you go if you’re a Christian and you die before Jesus returns.

Podcast: How (and How Not) to Think About Heaven (...

Pastor Dane Ortlund talks about common misconceptions and questions that Christians often have about heaven.

The “Spiritual Example” Who Preyed on Teens: Insid...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says this is a shame before God. He never thought in The post T...

Daniel Whyte III Says: Good on Secretary of War Pe...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says all Bible-believing pastors and churches, be they black or...

Inscription on Ancient Tomb Chest Sheds New Light ...

The post Inscription on Ancient Tomb Chest Sheds New Light on the “Black Man” of Cyrene Who Helped Carry the Cross of Jesus Christ...

Elon Musk Tells AI Companies “Not to Train AI to L...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says it is good that Elon Musk has told AI leaders, The post El...

Pastor Marvin Winans Is in Trouble Because He Is B...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, said Marvin Winans should apologize for this foolishness and re...