Poetically, Tolkien’s long struggle to realize his vision — the self-doubt that led to long pauses in composition, his frustrations with publishers and his general inability to be satisfied enough ...

Christmas is so familiar that it is easy to miss how utterly unlike every other religious claim it truly is. The story is ...

At Christmas, the church does not merely recall a beautiful story from long ago; she proclaims a living mystery. God has ...

Fans of the classic Christmas special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" may not realize star Burl Ives is an Illinois native.

The primary role of the members of the Tribe of Levi is to lead the army spiritually, and see to its disciplined behavior.

69. Cullen — An Irish surname meaning "holly tree," this name gained popularity as a given name thanks to the family of ...

Ella Cook, 19, was a sophomore at Brown and was studying French and mathematics-economics, according to her obituary. She was planning to graduate in 2028, according to her LinkedIn.

You are Alpha and Omega, we worship You, our Lord; You are worthy to be praised. We give You all the glory, we worship You, ...

Of all the four themes of Advent, love is the one that seemingly ties a bow around the others — both positively and ...

Earlier this year, George Harrison would have turned 82. But, as is often the case, the universe had a different plan in mind, and the former Beatle left us at age 58 way back in 2001. Despite his ...

Here are the top 2026 music festivals near Phoenix, from Innings Festival and Extra Innings to M3F, Arizona Bike Week, Reggae Rise Up and Breakaway.

Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing to students, staff and parents at the Pontifical Paul VI School in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, ...