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2026-03-30T16:54:44-04:00

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Palm Sunday Props – Significance Of Familiar Story Elements

Last updated on: March 30, 2026 at 4:54 pm By Alice H. Murray

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Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. Therefore, on March 29, 2026, Christians across the world commemorated Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This observance included the waving of palm branches and the reading the account of Jesus riding into the Holy City on a donkey’s colt with shouts of “Hosanna” ringing out from the crowd who threw down their robes in His path. Because the Bible includes these details, they must be important. What is the significance of these familiar elements... Read more

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2026-03-17T22:51:01-04:00

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Four St. Patrick Fun Facts

Last updated on: March 17, 2026 at 10:51 pm By Alice H. Murray

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Legends abound about Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, including those about shamrocks and snakes. But what are the facts about this revered man? Due to the passage of time since his death in 461, some things will remain unknown. But reviewing the St. Patrick fun facts which are known can be an enjoyable way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Irish heritage. St. Patrick Fun Fact #1 – He’s Not Irish Despite being the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick... Read more

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2026-02-24T20:12:40-05:00

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George Washington – President By Providence

Last updated on: February 24, 2026 at 8:12 pm By Alice H. Murray

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American History classes provide many facts about George Washington, the first president of the United States. But there’s always more to learn. What better time to do so than on the occasion of the country’s 250th birthday? That learning might begin by recognizing that George Washington became president by providence. President Washington And Providence School children know George Washington commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution, helped found a new nation, and became the first president of the... Read more

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2026-02-09T21:11:06-05:00

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Masterpiece To Be Cleaned – Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment

Last updated on: February 9, 2026 at 9:11 pm By Alice H. Murray

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A tour of the Sistine Chapel serves as a highlight of any visit to Vatican City. But, one of the chapel’s masterpieces, Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment, will be partially obscured for three months as its cleaning takes place. While the artwork’s message may be timeless, its temporal physical existence requires tidying from time to time. The Vatican has announced an earthly cleaning of Michelango’s The Last Judgment, a task likely to be less severe than the divine judgment the artwork... Read more

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2026-01-28T23:03:21-05:00

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A Papal Visit to Algeria – Why There?

Last updated on: January 28, 2026 at 11:03 pm By Alice H. Murray

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Those planning a trip in the spring may lean towards an exotic beach destination. Pope Leo, however, is interested in traveling to a North African country not viewed as a tourist hot spot. Why a papal visit to Algeria? Something must draw the pope to a place dominated by the Sahara Desert, but what? Possible Papal Vist To Algeria In December, Pope Leo expressed a desire to travel to Algeria this year. Back in July, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Algeria’s president since... Read more

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2026-01-20T12:43:41-05:00

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Monks Walk For Peace While Country’s Unity In Pieces

Last updated on: January 20, 2026 at 12:43 pm By Alice H. Murray

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Expressing a desire for peace is one thing, but walking 2,300 miles to show commitment to the aim is another. But that’s exactly what some Buddhist monks are currently undertaking to shine a light on that desire. These monks walk for peace while the unity of the US lies in pieces. Who Are The Monks Walking For Peace? Almost two dozen Buddhist monks make up the contingent of peace walkers. Led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, they set off from the Huong Dao Vipassana... Read more

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2026-01-12T13:52:41-05:00

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Tapping Into To-Do Lists – Biblical Basis And Benefits

Last updated on: January 12, 2026 at 1:52 pm By Alice H. Murray

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With the beginning of 2026, many individuals set resolutions for this coming year. These aspirations may include exercising more, losing weight, and regularly adding money to savings. But those aspirations cover a long period of time, a full year. What about the day-to-day activities everyone engages in? Has anyone put any thought or planning into them? Tapping into to-do lists, which are grounded in the Bible, might be more practiceal and beneficial. Lists In The Bible, Even A To-Do List... Read more

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2025-12-26T12:48:26-05:00

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Christmas Story Characters – Significance of Shepherds

Last updated on: December 26, 2025 at 12:48 pm By Alice H. Murray

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The Christmas season brings live nativities, Christmas pageants, and readings about Jesus’ birth from Luke 2. Characters in the Christmas story are well known–Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, multitudes of angels, shepherds, and three wise men. Of these participants, shepherds draw the least attention and focus. Believers emphathize with the young parents, are awed by angels, and seem fascinated by wise men from afar. But stinky shepherds? Yes, significantly shepherds play a role in this familiar story. Significance of Shepherds in... Read more

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2025-12-11T17:47:03-05:00

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Pope’s Visit Shines Light On Istanbul’s Blue Mosque

Last updated on: December 11, 2025 at 5:47 pm By Alice H. Murray

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The Taj Mahal, Mount Sinai, Vatican City, and the Blue Mosque are deemed some of the most sacred sites in the world. The Blue Mosque, however, may not be as familiar a location to Americans as the others. Nevertheless, its stunning architecture and religious significance draw huge number of tourists annually. Pope Leo’s recent visit to Turkey, the first foreign trip of his papacy put this beautiful site squarely in the public eye and may encourage people to learn about... Read more

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2025-12-01T12:26:11-05:00

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Life or Death? Confronting Today’s Infant Killings

Last updated on: December 1, 2025 at 12:26 pm By Alice H. Murray

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News stories paint a horrifying picture of the failure to choose life for babies. Deuteronomy 3:19 directs the choice of life over death. The reason? So the individual and their children can have life. Unfortunately, whether well-thought out or not, selection of death for a baby does occur today and sometimes in a gruesome manner. Infanticide – Failure To Choose Life For A Living Baby The phrase “mother and child” likely evokes a beautiful image of a mother tenderly... Read more

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