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Gospel of Luke shares valuable lesson for Lent, says California pastor: 'Look forward'

“Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here” (Luke 19:30). This Bible verse is from the Gospel of Luke, one of the three synoptic Gospels, and is an excellent lesson to remember during the Lenten season as …

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Easter symbols help reveal the true meaning of the season, says Christian writer

The use of symbols such as eggs and rabbits can help parents explain the gospel truth behind the increasingly secularized holiday of Easter, a Christian author based in Tennessee told Fox News Digital. “Reconciling the true meaning of Easter with the secular, marketing-driven holiday the world celebrates can be tricky for adults, and even more difficult to explain to kids,” …

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Rescued therapy dog comforts families of fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base: 'Tremendous impact'

The family members of fallen soldiers don’t have to mourn alone. Blaze, a therapy dog, has been introduced as Dover Air Force Base’s newest employee within the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) unit in Delaware. The 2-year-old standard poodle was originally rescued and trained in 2022 by the nonprofit Paws of War. He now serves alongside his owner, United …

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Israel Philharmonic Orchestra announces 'Global Hatikvah' to inspire hope and promote peace

Amid the rise of antisemitism all over the world, the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO) announced on Tuesday the launch of “Global Hatikvah,” an initiative to “inspire hope and promote peace” by uniting thousands of people worldwide in song. Hatikvah translates to “the hope.” The anthem celebrates nationhood and all that Israel means “as a place of …

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Feast of St. Joseph: Why Christians celebrate the foster father of Jesus on this day

March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph — also known as St. Joseph’s Day. The day celebrates the life of St. Joseph, “the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus Christ, and patron of the universal Catholic Church,” Fr. Angelo N. Carusi told Fox News Digital. Carusi is pastor at St. Rocco’s Church in Johnston, Rhode …

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On Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, Jesus gave us the gift of himself, says Minnesota priest

Holy Thursday, also known as “Maundy Thursday,” is the first day of the Paschal Triduum and commemorates the Last Supper. It is celebrated by many of the faithful worldwide this year on March 28, 2024. Christians believe that at the Last Supper, Jesus Christ celebrated the first Eucharist, instituting the New Covenant. HOLY WEEK LEADS THE FAITHFUL TO EASTER SUNDAY: …

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Holy Week leads the faithful to Easter Sunday: Here are the special days observed and what they mean

This week is known in some Christian denominations as Holy Week. It marks the events leading up to and including the arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here is more about the individual days of Holy Week. GOSPEL OF LUKE SHARES VALUABLE LESSON FOR LENT, SAYS CALIFORNIA PASTOR: ‘LOOK FORWARD’ Also, here is an explanation of some of …

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