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The Archangel Gabriel, a source of mercy and vulnerability in the Christian tradition, becomes a tool for prayer in the following devotion.

In the Christmas gospel story, the angel Gabriel proclaims to the young maiden, Mary, that she will bear the son of God. What is an angel?

This article in a series of Advent devotions offers scripture, reflection, questions, and prayer on Luke 1:26-38.

A daily Advent devotion offers scripture reading, reflection, activity, and closing prayer on Luke 1:5-25.

In the film Constantine, the Bible is taken as literal and its words are used as a way of control, and most of the problems that the characters experience stem from this.

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 any timeline of Christmas events, the Annunciation of Christ's Conception by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary must come first.

Mary's legacy to everyone is her trust in God. People can lead better lives by emulating her faith and commitment to God. Don't give in to fear of failure.

John Winthrop and Richard Mather gave accounts of their Atlantic crossing in the 1630s. Both played important, formative roles in early Massachusetts.

The Qur'an is Islam's Holy Book and scripture. Muslims believe that this sacred text is the Word of God, as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel.

This article offers a scripture reading, reflection, activity, and closing prayer on Luke 1:57-66 to celebrate Advent Week 3 Day 5.

Baby names with religious or Christmasy meanings.

Daniel received dire visions about the future that required discernment. His example of prayer and fasting teach how to receive divine revelation and understanding.

Angels are an unreal reality informed by a Baroque vision of winged messengers

Ramadan is the month in which revelation was brought to the prophet Muhammad. It is the month in which humanity received the final revelation; the Quran.

JS Bach's Magnificat, is a canticle, a sacred music of praise by Mary, on learning she'll give birth to Christ. Bach's Magnificat brief history, and other information.

White trumpet lilies are the quintessential flowers of Easter and resurrection. Ancient traditions are replete with their symbolism of hope, purity, and eternal life

The narrated teachings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad can be divided into Prophetic Hadith and Sacred Hadith (Hadith Qudsi). What exactly are Hadith Qudsi?

The birth of Jesus according to the gospels of Matthew and Luke, and the significance of Nativity.

They were given extensive scientific tests. Pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon, and theophany, a religious one, had been proposed to explain the events.

A look at the representation and symbolism of Easter in Fine Art paintings and in folklore. What is the meaning behind the Easter Bunny, the Lamb and Eggs?

Holiday stories are an important part of the season. Here is a look at some modern holiday tales for adults and children alike.

Creston's sacred music about Isaiah's prophecy of Christ's coming. Oratorio's brief history, character cast, and notes from Creston's work.

The Archangel Michael, a source of power and protection in the Christian tradition, becomes a tool for prayer in the following devotion.

Christian organisation FamilyLife has produced an interactive Nativity scene gift set to familiarise children with the significance of the story of the birth of Jesus.

Saxon noblewoman Richeldis de Faverches had a vision of recreating the house where Jesus's birth was announced by Gabriel. Thus was the legend of Walsingham born.

Henry Vaughn's poem appeals to the soul of the devotee who is making the effort to achieve the exalted state of Christ Consciousness.

Marcus Borg in his book, Jesus and Buddha, The Parallel Sayings, demonstrates how the lives, deeds and teachings of Jesus and Buddha are incredibly similar.

December 25 is recognized around the world as the birthday of Jesus but Bible passages which tell the nativity story indicate that Jesus may have been born in September.

Throughout the centuries many have recognised that the Biblical manuscripts have been altered. The response is an appeal to Divine intervention for a purer text.

Although Islam is the second largest religion in the world, misconceptions about Islam and Muslims persist in the West. Here are frequently asked questions about Islam.

in 1752, England finally followed the rest of Europe in the change to the more accurate Gregorian calendar, thereby creating consistent dates on one calendar.

There are many benefits of reading in Islam. Education, civilisation and reciprocal partnerships rest on the ability to read. It all started with the word, "read!"

Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him), was an exceptional spiritual leader, military leader and statesman. He's the most important person in Islamic history.

Judaism is the father of both Christianity and Islam; all three share common beliefs despite tragic misunderstandings between these closely related faiths.

In an unexpected moment in history, in the least likely place, Jesus the Son of God was born in human flesh on the eve of the first Christmas Day.

A brief history why December 25 has been accepted by Christians worldwide as Christmas Day, signifying the birth of Jesus Christ or the Nativity.

Salman Rushdie published his novel, "The Satanic Verses," in 1988 and an immediate controversy exploded, causing a death sentence to be pronounced upon his head.

A grittier than usual take on the classic Bible story. It promises much, yet fails to deliver.