(RNS) — At the Parliament of the World’s Religions, faith leaders held a ceremony to repent for failing to care for the Earth. CHICAGO (RNS) — Dealing with the climate crisis will require developing ...

Christian fasting has a spiritual foundation. Biblical examples of fasting appear in both the Old and New Testaments. Fasting should always have intention. Having a clear purpose keeps the fast ...

It is known that the holy fathers and ascetics of the old time used this prayer as a means for constant communication with God. It is believed that the Jesus prayer helps to purify the soul from ...

Time always flies, but somehow during this time of year, it seems to fly faster than ever. Can you believe it’s only a few days until Rosh Hashanah? We are deep into the Hebrew month of Elul, which is ...

When I am asked what I think our first spiritual duty is regarding abortion, I have an answer that surprises most people. Many think I will suggest that prayer is our first spiritual duty. And of ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro sits at a location that could appropriately be described as the buckle of the 'Bible Belt that wraps around the southeastern United States. Religiously, census data shows ...

During the month of Elul, Jews begin the process of atoning for our sins by reflecting on our misdeeds and asking for forgiveness. It’s a meaningful tradition. So meaningful I think we should share it ...

PanARMENIAN.Net - A group of high-ranking Armenian Apostolic Church clergy, who recently urged the removal of Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan from his duties and met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, ...

iv. Hardship and Food Insecurity Nigerians are currently groaning under the yoke of hardship which is fuelled by high electricity tariffs, high cost of petroleum products, transportation and Medicare, ...

Yoruba priestess Aina-Nia leads a water ceremony by Lake Michigan as part of the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago on Aug. 15, 2023. During the ceremony, which recognized the sacredness ...