Tomorrow will be observed by many in the Christian Church as the Sunday of All Saints. The actual date of All Saints has, historically, been Nov. 1. At one time in history, All Saints was the “big day ...
One of the most dramatic moments in the celebration of the Easter Vigil occurs just before the proclamation of the Gospel. The Alleluia, silent for more than six weeks, is solemnly intoned three times ...
Charles Wesley’s ‘Christ the Lord Is Risen Today’ brings alleluia’s historical significance to modern audiences. Long before I ever understood Christ's atoning sacrifice or appreciated his glorious ...