1 Samuel and 2 Samuel were originally one book and should be read as one continuous story. 1 Samuel tells Israel 's history from the lives of three major characters: Samuel, Saul and David.

In 2 Samuel we see God's hand working in the midst of human weakness. He has called David and anointed him for the kingship, yet David's house is full of sin. God blesses him despite his sinfulness.

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned ... consecrated to the Lord as a prophet, was Samuel, the judge and priest" (Sir 46:13). The prophet Isaiah proclaimed, "Hear me, O coastlands ...

The Catholic Church is truly universal since it unites so many diverse rites, whose members share a common faith. Latest news LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV receives Patriarch Bartholomew ...

2276 Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible. 2277 Whatever its motives and means ...

What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says on "The Trinity:" 232. "Christians are baptized 'in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit' [Mt 28:19.] Before receiving the ...

80 The sacramental bond of the unity of Christians 1271 Baptism constitutes the foundation of communion among all Christians, including those who are not yet in full communion with the Catholic ...

While the pope's health struggles have left Carla Rabezzana uneasy, the lack of direct contact has also heightened her anxiety for her beloved cousin, who can "cheer you up with just a few words." ...

Although never explicated in detail, the Catholic Church holds as dogma that Mary was and is Virgin before, in and after Christ's birth. It stresses thus the radical novelty of the Incarnation and ...

The 2025 NBA Draft will be here before we know it. On June 25-26, a select group of basketball players will hear their names called in the draft, which will take place in Brooklyn, New York.

Nolan covers Texas politics. Before relocating to Austin in June 2024, he spent nearly a decade in Washington, D.C., reporting on national politics, including ...

For the April 2025 Diary, I highlight exhibitions that include work from Mainie Jellett, Evie Hone, Francis Hoyland, Nic Fiddian-Green, Gert Swart, and Stanley Spencer.