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Holidays in Malta
Anyone who has seen the film version of Popeye Robin Williams will be at least somewhat familiar with the Mediterranean island of Malta. The term "good things come in small packages" certainly applies to this small but beautiful land. Malta is only 17 miles long from end to end and 9 miles wide at its [...]
Why do the angels speak in Latin, Part I The Rise of Latin
In the confines of time, there was Latin. It all started with two brothers named Romulus and Remus. In 753 BC, known as the fictional story, Romulus killed his brother Remus. He then founded a city for criminals and crooks1 are known as Roma. This is the beginning of the city, the book of Revelation [...]
House Blessing Time
This year, Lent us too soon. The time just before Lent is a perfect time to bless or re-bless your home to protect you and help you prepare for the season of Lent that ends with the joyful celebration of Easter. Can be a bit outdated, but in these troubled and uncertain times it makes [...]
Leuven Tourist Information
General summary of city: Leuven (Louvain in French) is a university city and capital of the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) is the oldest Catholic university in the world. It is also one of the world's oldest universities. With regard to the adage "old is gold," the university [...]
Partitions
The Partition of Ireland
The partition of Ireland was caused by the Irish debate on whether to remain part of the United Kingdom. In 1920, in response to violence against the United Kingdom of Ireland, the British Government divided Ireland into two parts: the Free State of Ireland (population mostly Catholic) and Northern Ireland (Protestant). [...]
The browser or Possesor?
Battle lines between large and small around the world religions is heated because we are seeing more people, more names (30,000 Christian denominations alone), and less space than ever. As more land is small and crowded, religious people will be forced to become asylum seekers and do not possess the truth or we kill ourselves [...]
Mark of the Beast Revealed
Amid the great variety of symbols in the book of Revelation is a severe warning in relation to any person who takes the "Mark of the Beast." Revelation 14:9-11 "And the third angel followed them saying with a loud voice: If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on his forehead [...]
A Day in the Life: Berlin 1890
The date is July 25, 1890. My name is Nils Hoffmann, born December 7, 1870 in Berlin. Recently I returned to my parent's home after attending school in Potsdam. I am hoping to return to a friend's father who runs a chemical laboratory, as they had offered me a job to my graduation.
But business [...]
Geographic Religion
I gave my life to Jesus Christ when he was seventeen. I am a member of the Christian community. I believe the Bible as a sacred work (though not infallible is not infallible). I have spent decades studying other religions. And yet, in regard to why I am a Christian, I must admit that it [...]
All dressed for Christmas, the Santa suit Tradition
Many people around the world dress in Santa suits each year but fewer people know how the tradition began. St. Nicholas was a Catholic Bishop around 300 AD who spent a large sum of money and time giving gifts to children. Dressed in his red suit with a long white beard and red hat, which [...]
