In it we read about how Satan aggressively but unsuccessfully tempted Jesus in the desert. The first temptation took advantage of Jesus’ hunger. With the Lord having fasted for 40 days, Satan knew ...

We’re in Year C of the liturgical cycle, and that means the Gospel of Luke is ... in which Jesus outlines the demands of discipleship: You must take up your cross and follow Jesus.

One’s almsgiving is like a signet ring with the Lord,’ says Sirach 17:22, ‘and he will keep a person’s kindness like the ...

Who does your family say you are? And finally, who do you say you are? Not what, but who. In the Bible (Luke 9:18) Jesus is having a conversation with His disciples. “Jesus began the ...

We are in a consequential moment. This is a time of tremendous political upheaval, leading to considerable economic and social turmoil. This is a time for courage in the way of Jesus. We are seeing ...

The stage is set. The excitement is building. Area residents are looking forward to this year’s Valley’s Got Talent, Kid’s ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony Phyrillas at [email protected].

The veteran Democrat is a political force, having served 15 consecutive terms. Davis is 83 and will be 85 by the time the ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony Phyrillas at [email protected] ...

When is Easter Sunday date in 2025? Why is Easter so late this year? What day does Lent end? What we know on Holy Week, Palm ...

Neither Sarah nor Hagar/Ha-jar are mentioned by name in the Qur’an, but the story of Ha-jar’s exile from Abraham’s home is traditionally understood to be referred to in a line from Ibrāhīm’s prayer in ...