During his general audience on May 20, Pope Benedict XVI offered his reflections on his recent visit to the Holy Land. He highlighted his meetings with the Christian community there, as well as his ...

In 2010, the message of Holy Week for Christians throughout the world is as poignant and miraculous as it was for Jesus' disciples more than 2,000 years ago, area ministers said this week. "Every year ...

Where are you going next week?” was a question I got asked several times by different people last week, implying an expectation that I would be traveling somewhere with the family. I must confess to ...

Israel markets itself as “the land of creation” — and for good reason. Israel is home to the Holy Land, to a plethora of beautiful landscapes, and certain traditions argue that the spot where God ...

Welcome to our series of Lent and Easter reflections. The Reverend Dr James Hawkey talks about the day of stillness, the reality of Jesus’ death and the significance of it today. This reflection ...

One of the key traditions for Holy Saturday is confession, which can be done before Easter Sunday. If you are unable to take communion during the Easter service, Holy Saturday offers a chance to do so ...

For many Christians, Easter is the most important day of the year. In Orthodox services, it is referred to as the 'feast of feasts and festival of festivals.” We explore the meaning of the feast in ...