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7 hours ago · The hymn was widely copied and circulated, and "for the Christians of late antiquity, it made Eulalia the best-known martyr from Spain," according to classicist Michael Roberts. Crucially, it established her as an exemplar for young girls to emulate, much as the Virgin Mary embodied the ideal of female purity and virtue.
7 hours ago · In the sheer silence, Elijah is reminded there’s still more to God’s calling on his life. One way to imagine God’s calling is as a hymn whose verses keep being written. Using this metaphor, the verses are being written until our last breath, or until Jesus returns. The refrain gives assurance that the hymn of life is still being sung.
7 hours ago · The Te Deum is also known as the Ambrosian Hymn, as it is attributed to the composition of St. Ambrose (+397). Let us be drawn in to the mystery of these great phrases: Te Deum laudamus … We praise Thee, O God, we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord: all the earth doth worship Thee: the Father Everlasting.
7 hours ago · Hymns of praise, which call God’s people to admire his great attributes and deeds. Examples include Psalms 8; 93; and 145. Hymns of thanksgiving. As with laments, there are community and individual thanksgiving psalms. Hymns celebrating God’s law .
7 hours ago · Through its captivating stories, profound teachings, and timeless wisdom, the Bible invites us to explore the depths of our faith and discover a deeper connection to something greater than ourselves. The Bible is not just a book, but a living testament to the power of faith and the unwavering love of a divine Creator.
1 day ago · How the faithful were blessed… and how even harlots and murderers found salvation. Hebrews Chapter 11 is called the “Hall of Fame of Faith” – recounting the stories of notable figures who persevered and came through. The Disciples were a ragtag, average bunch who eventually changed the world.
7 hours ago · (5) Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith, (6) from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk, (7) desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm. (8) But we know that the law is good if one uses it ...
