But what he is really is a critic of society, of worldliness, who seems to be calling for a change in religious life. But I think we have to think of John the Baptist primarily as one who was ...
This messenger is John the Baptist, who appeared in the desert of Judaea. Baptism was a Jewish ritual – people were totally immersed in water to symbolise cleansing. John’s baptism was a ...
But the beautiful lesson we learn from the life of John the Baptist is that paving the way has nothing to do with our abilities, and everything to do with our availability to God’s call.
The Sunday gospel lectionary reading for Advent 3 in Year C is Luke 3.7–17, and it follows closely on from last week's reading; verse begins 'He therefore said to the crowds...' which some English ...
The churches have survived in the historically Black towns of Oklahoma; sometimes they are the only institutions still ...
The church’s serene interior features pristine white walls, polished pews, and brass plaques honouring British soldiers. A ...