Silent meditation is central to Buddhist and mindfulness practice, and many people initially feel discomfort sitting in silence, especially in the presence of other people. We are socialized to ...
According to liturgy specialists, the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which we celebrate every year on September 14th, is linked to the dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre ...
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She was a staunch Unionist — and a slave owner, too. But when the Confederates blew through town, she was 95 years old and reportedly confined to bed. Hardly someone who’d grab a fallen flag ...