with water, established Baptism for our sake as the sacramental sign of the blessing that brings salvation. The blessing of holy water usually takes place on Sunday, in keeping with the rite given ...

1214 This sacrament is called Baptism , after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize (Greek baptizein ) means to "plunge" or "immerse"; the "plunge" into the water symbolizes the ...

The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water.

The radio star talks to Lauren Taylor about swimming and gardening for her wellbeing and needing solitude sometimes.

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The applicant was also asked why Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions, but he did not know, even though he claimed ...

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The region’s forests are adapted to fire. It’s a natural and necessary part of the ecosystem. Today’s megafires, though, burn ...

The High Court has refused to hear a challenge against a refusal to grant refugee status to a Georgian man who displayed a ...