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There are many ways for homeowners to move their house in a slow market. Some Catholics believe in turning to Jesus' mortal father for help.

The new year starts with an explosion of festivities around the world that traditionally take place right before lent, a time of reflection and moderation

Many of the saint's bodies after death remained intact and did not decay according to natural law.

The shortage of Catholic priests has forced the hand of Vatican practices; women and married men are welcomed into key roles in the Catholic church.

In the 1990s, the Roman Catholic Church was rocked by sex scandals involving its priests and other religious staff. Has the Church recovered from pain?

The tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays dates back to the time of Christ. Where did this tradition come from and how is it practiced today?

One of the three requirements for a 'Doctor of the Church' is heroic sanctity.

Though the "Day of the Dead" might sound slightly morbid at first, this celebration is as much about life as it is about remembering the dead.

The Mantaro Valley surrounding Huancayo is one of the most vibrant scenes of andean life anywhere in Peru.

Catholic Saints with the Gift of Tongues were able to speak in their native tongue to crowds of people from many countries - all of whom understood them.

The Sacrament of Confirmation fills the baptized soul with the life of the Holy Spirit.

The traditions and parties associated with the days before Lent are popular festivals and tourist destinations for locations like Venice, New Orleans, and Rio de Janeiro.

The Apostles Creed; Our Father; Hail Mary; Glory Be; Hail, Holy Queen; Prayer after the Rosary.

To worship Mary would be a grave sin, because worship is reserved for God alone. So why do Catholics pray to Mary and venerate statues of her?

Elsa Peretti has worked for Tiffany since 1974. Following a gift from Tiffany the British Museum is showing Peretti designs in the context of world cultures of every era.

People of the Philippines have a reputation for being family-centric and incredibly warm and hospitable. It's no wonder Christmas is a special time of year for treats.

Western Europe has many harvest celebrations each autumn, including Oktoberfest, Martinsmas, and Saint Leopold's Day.

Every faith tradition has a history that includes visions, trances, and mystical dreams that seek to renew belief systems or introduce new faith expressions.

The teacher-leader devotes time and energy to encourage learning, collaboration, and an extension of the message. Jesus exemplifies the role of teacher-leader.

Discrepancies exist as to the proclamation of the Theses, but scholars agree that an angry Luther questioned the theology behind indulgence sales & the status of sinners.

Top Mexican-Jewish films of this decade - My Mexican Shivah, Nora's Will, and Eight Candles - offer beautiful storytelling with witty comedy and unique perspectives.

Bill Maher's documentary Religulous sets out to ask true believers of all faiths--Christianity, Judaism and Islam--what all the fuss is about.

The Ivy League colleges are not the only colleges in the United States deemed selective. Consider these schools of the Midwest.

The Ft. Lauderdale, Florida school boasts National Merit finalists, high SAT scores, an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio, 171 courses, and more than 40 student clubs.

While the Catholic Bible only mentions it once, stigmata, the spontaneous bearing of Christ's crucifixion wounds, is a fundamental part of Catholic mysticism.

Easter, for Catholics, begins on Ash Wednesday. Forty days before the blessed event, Catholics begin praying and fasting like Jesus did.

Flowers are the ideal gift for just about every occasion, they represent new beginings (at weddings) and endings (at funerals), but each flower has a message for us.

The Priesthood of All Believers involved Christian communities in proclaiming the word, praying for each other, confessing their sins, and facilitating discipline.

The Scientific Revolution and the subsequent Enlightenment offered radically different answers to long established Church tradition and teaching.

Dogmatic theology can be defined as the investigation of the truths of revelation and their connection to one another.

Christians call the day on which Christ's death is celebrated Good Friday. Good may seem like a misnomer, but this holy day and its meaning are deeply significant.

Vatican City is a small country within the city of Rome, Italy. Inside its walls are St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City Museum, and the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo.

Celibacy is a discipline, not a doctrine. The Church doesn't teach and has never taught that all clergy must be celibate. So why are so many priests unmarried?

Cases of alleged demonic possession have soared in the past 20 years. Various officials within the Catholic Church blame growing interests in Satanism and demonology.

A summary of the events of the first Easter and how and when Christians celebrate them, up to Good Friday

As many in the western world prepare for Halloween, Mexicans look forward to El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Make traditional treats for this Mexican feast.

It is easy to get caught in the details of planning a wedding and forget to leave time to plan the most important aspect: the ceremony!

Regarded by some as a rebel child of the Roman Catholic Church, Martin Luther has been counted by others, especially among Protestants, as a great hero of the faith.

Many believe Halloween is evil, which is why many Christians don't celebrate Halloween. How should Christians treat Halloween? What does the Bible say about Halloween?

Use a classroom Advent wreath to get your Catholic religious education class into the true Christmas spirit.

The immediate intellectual context into which the Protestant Reformation was born was the Renaissance.

The Second General Council of Nicaea was actually meant to be held at Constantinople.

For the Lutheran, baptism isn't about human action, but is all about God's action.

Silent Night, Holy Night, a popular Christmas carol, began in a small church in 19th century Germany and continues to teach the Christian meaning of Christmas today.

The Canadian Martyrs were eight Jesuit missionaries who tried to convert the First Nations to Christianity in the mid-17th Century.

As the name implies, an Archangel is a very important angel. Sometimes they are defined as princes of the heavenly host.

Although ethics serves as a link between values and public health policy, religious beliefs play a key role in the debate over issues such as reproduction and cloning.