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Experiencing Ireland’s Sacred Places: Glendalough

Glendalough, Ireland Glendalough (translated “Land of Two Lakes”) in County Wicklow, Ireland is situated in such a naturally beautiful location that the country has protected…

Peregrinatio: Pilgrimage Celtic Style

‘Peregrinatio’ is a Latin term used by St. Augustine Of Hippo urging Christians of the 4th and 5th centuries to adopt a life of peregrinatio in…

The Pantheon – Paris, France

“Pantheon” is a Greek word meaning “a temple of all gods”. This has led to thousands of buildings with the name “pantheon” in several…

Art Exhibit @ The Met – Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view 133 works by the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti at one time in one place was offered by the…

Saints of Ireland: The Real Patrick

Origins of St. Patrick’s Day As early as the 9th or 10th century, the Irish observed March 17th as a religious holiday honoring Ireland’s…

February 14th: Ash Wednesday, the Beginning of Lent

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Season of Lent for the Western Christian Church. It includes the 46 days before Easter on…

Spreading the Light on Hanukkah

Put on your yarmulke, it’s time for – wait, what exactly is Hanukkah about? Or is it Chanukah? Some have argued that there are…

A Series of Laments by Julie Clark: #2 – Two Small Coins

I am writing a series of laments. As a white evangelical Christian, I did not learn to lament in my religious or cultural background. This…

The Trials of Muhammad Ali

The Trials of Muhammad Ali is a deeply moving documentary that focuses on Ali’s conversion to Islam, his prosecution for refusing military duty during the…

A Series of Laments by Julie Clark: #1 Grieving Violence in Our Land

I am writing a series of laments. As a white evangelical Christian, I did not learn to lament in my religious or cultural background. This…

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Slow Food in Slower Seasons: What About It?

Naturally, seasons and cycles dominate food production, yet these days those factors have virtually no effect on food availability in most industrialized and post-industrialized…

Faith & Courage for Justice in Charlottesville, VA

“God has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does God require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and…