The gospel lectionary reading for Lent 2 in this Year C is Luke 13.31–35, and once again the lectionary does us something of ...

In Jesus’ time, tax collectors were considered by the Jews as enemies of the people because they collaborated with their Roman conquerors. Tax collectors would also steal from their countrymen by ...

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At the beginning of Lent, it is traditional to consider taking up a spiritual discipline for the season—or perhaps giving ...

Consider these five traits of a modern-day Pharisee. I am using the term in a broad sense to include anyone, religious or ...

Paul Atreides adopts multiple names reflecting facets of his identity and destiny, revealing Herbert's hidden symbolism. Paul's evolution from "Paul Atreides" to "Muad’Dib" demonstrates his ...

Let’s begin this lesson with the statement of Jesus found in John 16:13: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself ...

That was the case for YouTuber Jake Paul, who says that he’s made his fair share of mistakes as the world watched his transformation from Disney Channel star into one of the biggest names in ...

Categorise such religionists as Pharisee Saul’s band and you won’t be wrong. Saul, in the holy book that these religionists use, went around confronting people, doing the wrong thing but was ...

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Paul Simon couldn't stay off the road forever. After announcing his retirement from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss, the Simon & Garfunkel icon announced a string ...

If seeing Paul Simon open the SNL50 show made you think, “I’d love to see this guy live,” you’re in luck. It turns out his 2018 farewell tour was one of those tours that didn’t end up ...