God's attributes are acknowledged by both women: In Luke 1:49-50, Mary attributes her pregnancy to "the Mighty One". She ...

In our call to prayer, we are given the powerful and provocative image of Mary of Nazareth, God-Bearer, First Disciple, and Mother of the Church. No one followed the Lord’s life of prayer better than ...

On this Sunday let us focus on Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is almost invisible. She appears during Advent and Christmas, by Epiphany she begins to disappear. Much of being a Protestant historically ...

Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.

The final exam in my theology class surprised me. Instead of complex essay questions, there was one simple question: defend the grammar of the Magnificat. How can Mary sing that the Lord has done ...

My arts picks start off this week with what sounds like a wonderful concept for a choral concert: getting to hear a number of different settings of the “Magnificat.” The event: The Fresno Choral ...

A night of worship, reflection, and joy this holiday season In the midst of a busy holiday season, Encounter Christmas XVI: ...