Foundations of Faith

;This week, our calendar has a Friday the 13th. Some people consider this day unlucky. Some are even frightened of Friday the 13th, a condition called paraskevidekatriaphobia. … Read More

Between now and the end of July, we celebrate the feasts of three Apostles: Peter (June 29), Thomas (July 3) and James (July 25). The Eastern Orthodox … Read More

Have you ever watched a lunar eclipse? North America experienced a partial lunar eclipse on Jan. 31, but will not see a total lunar eclipse on Jan. … Read More

For 1,200 years, there’s been a popular song on the church’s hymn list — and it has ties to Ascension and Pentecost. “Veni Creator Spiritus” (“Come Holy … Read More

This year,  on May 14, the world marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. (The actual anniversary marked in the Jewish faith … Read More

Have you ever made a wish down a wishing well? If so, you aren’t alone. It turns out that people have been making wishes at wells and … Read More

Mary had a little lamb…” Many of us grew up reciting this nursery rhyme. Some of us may also know that it was the first recording that … Read More

The Gospels of the Easter season often speak of the resurrected Christ, especially his appearance. We hear of him not being recognized — as was the case … Read More

We are used to comic book superheroes flying in and diving down on their enemies, crashing through buildings and bursting open locked doors. We’re not quite as … Read More

Many people give something up during Lent. All Catholics are called to give up meat on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Not that … Read More