Sometimes God Knocks us Off our Feet: Norbert of Xanten
Norbert of Xanten was ordained for social necessity, but found his life changed along the way.
Missionaries to China Trying a Different Approach: Michele Ruggieri & Matteo Ricci
16th century missionaries to China Ruggieri & Ricci learned Chinese, wore Chinese robes, and did not insist that western cultural values were a part of learning the Gospel.
Seeing a Miracle, Guarding the Sacred: Corentin
A saint is fed by a magic fish, but when the king’s cook tries to steal it, the fish suffers.
Sharing a Church in the Holy Land Gets Complicated
Six different denominations vie for space at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem – sometimes with violence.
Yosef, a Gentile, and the Sabbath: A Parable from the Talmud
When you honor the Sabbath with the best of what you have, the Sabbath will bless you abundantly.
Lord — Origins of the Words in English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew
The origins of Lord are related to: “keeper of the bread” (English), “one who subdues” or “one who builds a house” (Latin), “father”? (Hebrew).
Biblical Cosmology
Learn about the firmament, the pillars, and the watery deep – the geography of the cosmos.
Does Physical Suffering Bring Us Closer to God?: Christina the Astonishing
Looking for the purpose of life in the body, of physical pain
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them:
Looking for Paradise: Brendan the Voyager
Learn about the miraculous and unbelievable adventures of Brendan and his crew.