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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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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 » -
What Icons Mean to Me - our customers speak
Inspiring and personal reflections and stories about the important place of icons in their lives, in response to our contest "What Icons Mean to Me."Read More About What Icons Mean to Me - our customers speak » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 » -
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 Song of Bernadette"
A popular book and award-winning film, "The Song of Bernadette" was originally a song of thanks by a Czech Jew who was saved from the Nazis.Read More About The Story of "The Song of Bernadette" » -
The Virgin's Smile
The following is an account of the visit of Count de Bruissard to Saint Bernadette made just before the last apparition at Lourdes.Read More About The Virgin's Smile » -
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 » -
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? »
