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This Advent Week 1, Day 3 devotion in a daily series examines Malachi 3:1-4 with scripture reading, reflection, activity, and a closing prayer.

Christians do not worship the cross, and Americans do not worship a flag. The use of symbols and religious icons in Hinduism isn't idolatry, but a tool to focus the mind.

The poetic works of Kabir Das transcend religions and reveal a universal spiritual consciousness in simple and easy to understand language.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, whose lucid and highly simplified explanation on the various facets of Hinduism are legendary, deals with Trigunas very eloquently.

What are relics and do Catholics actually worship them?

Through the Morning Offering prayer Catholics worldwide unite their thoughts and actions, remembering and honoring Christ's loving sacrifice on Calvary.

An article explaining what relics are and the use of relics within the Roman Catholic Church

The birth of America is something that has long been celebrated with patriotism and enthusiasm. Here are some ways to say "Happy Birthday America" this year on the 4th.

Ideas about OCD, a serious mental illness, have evolved from ancient notions of melancholia and possession through to Freud's psychoanalysis and modern neurochemistry.

Written when the poet was about sixteen years old, George Herbert's "Sonnet I" features a speaker who is precocious in his wisdom and prescient in his awareness.

Jeremy Camp has been inspiring millions around the globe since 2001. Songs There Will Be A Day and Speaking Louder Than Words encourage fans to stay focused on God.

The Son of Mary is one of the most important prophets in Islam. Born of mysterious circumstances his life and death are equally mystifying.

Mary is one of the few historical personages with the distinction of having a chapter in the Quran named after her. In chapter 19 Mary's virtue is related.

In addition to being part of the Hindu Bhakti Movement and Islamic Sufi mysticism, Kabir's poems also share similar spiritual and moral themes with the Bible.

The components of a united family in Islam are prayer, studying, recreation, and mutual consultation.

The 4th of July commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a document that paved the way for the formation of the longest standing Republic in history.

God teaches religious knowledge to the believer at the right time when the heart is receptive to the teachings.

At age eleven, Paramahansa Yogananda grieved the loss of his mother, but his spiritual nature impelled his search for and ultimate success in realizing his Divine Mother.

Joan of Arc was born on January 6, 1412 in Domremy, France. Courageous and triumphant, she did not have long to be a normal child.

Taking you on a journey from the very beginnings of Gospel Music, through to key players and influences in the genre, ending with a look at its uses in today's society.

In Hinduism, Trigunas, a profound concept about the constitution of human mind, is explained. It encompasses Sattwa - purity, Rajas - activeness and Tamas - laziness.

Simeon Stylites entered a monastery at a young age. However, his extreme austerity forced him out and led to him becoming the first of the stylitcs or "pillar-hermits."

The three types of sacrifices, austerities and charities are Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. Some choose the wrong types without being aware that they are making a mistake.

Some believe that God uses his power to help ordinary people do extraordinary work. There are special qualities he looks for in men and women that enable them to succeed.

Both darker and more plainly stated than ever, Twain's wit is razor sharp as he ponders what the Earth has done with religion, God, and Christianity.

Taize is a style of meditative singing and centering prayer practiced by a community of brothers in Taize, France, and by smaller prayer communities throughout the world.

The annual Hajj is once again imminent and the Saudi authorities are having to deal with an unwelcomed guest in the form of the H1N1 virus.