An Advent reading for December 10. Amid the pain and violence of our world, we hold fast to this hope: One day Jesus will usher in true and ultimate peace. He also brings us spiritual peace in the ...

Here’s what the Bible says about faith, trust and holding fast to God. Biblical hope is strong and confident, yet salvation requires perseverance. A Service of EWTN News, Inc.

For weeks, hundreds of our folks walked through praying, fasting, and studying what Scripture has to say about the gospel, the church, ... Hold out hope—Jesus does make this possible.

Fasting during Lent represents the fasting Jesus did while in the desert. ... Churches may also hold special services, dim the lights, and muffle bells to reflect the day’s solemnity.