A blessing (from to bless, Old English bleodsian or bletsian) originally meant "sprinkling with blood" during the pagan sacrifices, the Blóts (reference: AHD). A blessing, (also used to refer to ...

The first-born son was meant to receive a double portion of the inheritance of the father; this was the first-born son’s birthright, as well as the priestly blessing of the father. The first ...

The Hierophant Tarot this card refers to a master and the learning of practical lessons from the study of natural law. This ...

The Pope recounts how his mother initially opposed his vocation but later sought his blessing at his ordination ...

Damari was injured on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists shot her and took her hostage. It became clear after she was ...

Calvin Robinson, a right-wing priest, had his license revoked after he tried to mimic Elon Musk's contentious "salute" at President Trump's inaugural rally.

A joyous celebration erupted on January 16, 2025, at Ikpomkpuma village, in Umuogudu Oshia community of Ngbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as Rev. Fr. Peter Okwoeze Omogo marked the ...

“I come here every year to seek blessings. It gives me peace,” he told The Associated Press at the scene. “Many people came here like me. We raise our hands together. We want peace in my ...