The Cross of Christ symbolizes forgiveness, exemplified by Jesus's pardon of those who crucified him. This act mirrors his ...

Good Friday commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth more than 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. At first glance, Good Friday seems like the ultimate misnomer. If Jesus ...

Good Friday, a Christian holiday commemorating Jesus Christ's crucifixion, is a day of reflection and mourning. The name ...

For me, there are three themes that I draw out of our tradition and that I emphasize in my preaching: solidarity, empathy and ...

Christian devotees from the Philippines were nailed to a cross on Friday in a reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion in ...

In recent decades, some Christians have moved away from the theory of penal substitutionary atonement, which summons up the ...

Lent, as a season of penance and preparation, served as the perfect time to push myself out of my spiritual and physical ...

Pagan Saxons worshipped a spring goddess named Eostre. They baked bread during springtime festivals to celebrate new life and longer days. The name “Eostre” is where we get the English word “Easter”.

Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and ...

Do you prefer yours with sultanas and spices, or Vegemite and cheese? However you eat them, hot cross buns reflect centuries ...

In a world besieged by the violence of impatience, the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus show us how to enter into the patience ...

A 19-foot cross will be raised in Daley Plaza Thursday evening ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations and services.