Topic
Mary
Misreading the Magnificat
It's hard to find hymns that embody Scripture's sharp critique of the rich.
December 20, 2012
Breast-feeding in the Back Pew
Why are we so uncomfortable when nursing mothers imitate God in church?
December 12, 2012
Our Lord's Virgin Birth
Why it matters that "a real son of a real mother" did not have a human father.
December 13, 2007
The Nativity Story
The real achievement of 'The Nativity Story' is its portrayal of Joseph.
November 29, 2006
The Mary We Never Knew
Why the mother of Jesus was more revolutionary than we've been led to believe.
November 28, 2006
The 'Assumed' Fate of Jesus' Mother 
Roman Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on Sunday. What's up with that?
August 1, 2004
The Friends of The Christ of The Passion
Popular interest in the person of Jesus is widening to include his closest friends. But who were these people, really?
August 1, 2004
What Does James Ossuary Say About Mary?
Muslim says Chick-fil-A fired him for not praying to Jesus, and other stories from online sources around the world.
October 1, 2002
Mary rejoicing, Rachel weeping
How shall we reconcile the glorious birth of the Savior with the bloody deaths of the boys of Bethlehem?
December 8, 1997
Why We Believe in the Virgin Birth
Pundits with pebbles wander far from the historic gospel.
December 12, 1994
Virgin of Guadalupe: A sacred icon flourishes across L.A.
Mexico's Virgen de Guadalupe appears in neighborhoods across L.A. in shrines that can be humble or elaborate. To an outsider, they may all seem the same, but each is different and has its own story. (Los Angeles Times)
Vandalism of mural, hard feelings strain Denver parish
The painting of the Virgin Mary had been the backdrop to the altar for more than 30 years. But in 2009, Pastor Benito Hernandez built a wall a few feet in front of the mural to hide it from view during Mass. Hernandez told parishioners the large image of Mary was distracting some from worship of her divine son, Jesus. (The Denver Post)
Israelis’ tout “Mary’s tomb”; Jordanians hype “Lot’s cave”
Why Mary’s Tomb probably won't be a big draw for Roman Catholics (Frank Lockwood, Bible Belt Blogger)
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