Know Your Faith
Browse this section to discover more about the lives of the saints, the meaning and history of icons, and unique articles on the role of Christianity in shaping history and our culture.
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8 Things You Might Not Know About the Holy Cross
THE HOLY CROSS OF CHRIST has much history and lore behind it, and it is good to consider these facts...Read More About 8 Things You Might Not Know About the Holy Cross » -
The Practice of the Holy Name
From apostolic times to the present day, Christians throughout the world have experienced for themselves the blessing, protection, and presence of Christ that can be found through repeated invocation of Holy Name of Jesus.Read More About The Practice of the Holy Name » -
7 Reasons Why the Saints Are Important
In these challenging times, it's wise to "get back to the basics" and reflect on what a great gift we as Christians have been given in the examples and the living intercession of the saints. Let's consider just seven of the many, many reasons why the saints are important in our lives.Read More About 7 Reasons Why the Saints Are Important » -
9 Ways the Virgin Mary is Our Mother
May is the month of Motherhood - Mother's Day, the season of the beginning of new life, and the month traditionally dedicated to the Virgin Mary - and the perfect time to reflect upon the many ways that the Virgin Mary is our Mother.Read More About 9 Ways the Virgin Mary is Our Mother » -
A History of Iconography
Watch this video about the history of Iconography, which is the original tradition of Christian sacred art, and has been an integral part of the worship and mystical life of Christians since the times of the Apostles.Read More About A History of Iconography » -
5 Reasons Why the Angels Are Important
In these trying times, it's wise to reflect on the great gifts we have received in our Faith, and how they can help us to meet the challenge of maintaining our religious life and inner peace. Let's consider five points about the importance of one of these gifts: our heavenly helpers, the Holy Angels.Read More About 5 Reasons Why the Angels Are Important » -
Faith Solutions: A Man With a Plan
Of the numerous entries we received in our recent Faith Solutions Contest, we thought this entry from Michael L. of Illinois was the best. It’s longer than any of the others, but well worth the time and full of good examples and advice for all us at this difficult time.Read More About Faith Solutions: A Man With a Plan » -
Odysseys of Faith: Our Subscribers' Shutdown Lessons
We hope you will be as inspired as we have been by our subscribers' responses to the question "What Have You Learned During the Shutdown?" in a recent contest. Many of these are very personal, sharing painful struggles that were overcome by victories of faith during the past fourteen months.Read More About Odysseys of Faith: Our Subscribers' Shutdown Lessons » -
The Story of the Byzantine Crucifix
A "sermon in color," this elaborate image will enrich your understanding of the Crucifixion.Read More About The Story of the Byzantine Crucifix » -
Who was Jesus' Egyptian Friend?
This seventh-century Coptic icon eloquently presents Christ in a unique light - not as king, teacher, or even the beloved, but as our friend.Read More About Who was Jesus' Egyptian Friend? »