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But even though Easter is significantly commercialized in stores and society in general, its origin is rooted in the Bible as ...

I read about a follower of a religion whose founder is still buried. He became a Christian. When he was questioned strongly ...

As followers of Jesus Christ our risen Lord and Savior, we are preparing to celebrate our most sacred and important event the ...

Today, we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ--whom the Scriptures portray as the humblest person to ever walk the earth.On this sacred occasion, I would like to take the opportunity ...

The Gospel takes us to the dawn of the first day of the week when Mary Magdalen goes to the tomb and finds it empty. The ...

Dallas Jones is a local leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For questions, call 231-383-8360 or email ...

Last year, mystic Sister Beghe, ironically a resident of Hollywood but has been supported by priests throughout her mysticism, quoted our Lord Jesus Christ as h ...

Weekly sermon summaries for local and area churches.

That first Holy Week swirled with plots and betrayal. Jesus’ inner circle were confused and fearful. It was all spinning out ...

Faith in Jesus after the resurrection replaced the doubts of Thomas. By keeping Jesus at the center of our lives, we make Thomas' proclamation our own in how we live and love one another, writes Msgr.

In case you are unaware, Isaiah 33:22, "For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he ...