by Peter James | Dec 25, 2025 | St. Augustine
In the port city of Annaba, Algiers is a large archeological site with remnants of a once flourishing cathedral. The remains of a mosaic floor, wall foundations and bases to support enormous columns are still clearly visible. A semi-circular chancel at the front is...
by Peter James | Dec 24, 2025 | Gelasian Sacramentary
There were no birthday parties in the annals of early Christians. No party favors or gift-giving. The deaths of notable people were considered more significant than people’s birthdays. It should come as no surprise that Easter became the first Christian festival...
by Peter James | Dec 23, 2025 | Gregory of Nazianzus
He was short in stature and rather unassuming. He is depicted in artwork as balding with a long, white beard. He may not look like much but when he commenced preaching, all bets were off. Gregory of Nazianzus (329-390) is regarded as one of the truly great preachers...
by Peter James | Dec 22, 2025 | Christina Rosetti
It hardly ever snows in the Holy Land, but you wouldn’t know it by the lyrics of the Christmas Carol “In the Bleak Midwinter,” written by the highly esteemed poet Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). She was asked by the editor of Scribner’s Monthly...
by Peter James | Dec 21, 2025 | Phos Hilaron
Picture the scene. You are gathered with other people at night in an underground burial vault called a catacomb. There is a center open area where you stand with other believers surrounded by recessed burial chambers. You congregate in tombs with fellow Christians to...
