What does the word parthenos mean and how does it refer to Mary?
Parthenos is a Greek word meaning “virgin.” It relates to Mary because the evangelist Matthew, in describing Mary’s miraculous pregnancy, says, “All this took place…
read moreParthenos is a Greek word meaning “virgin.” It relates to Mary because the evangelist Matthew, in describing Mary’s miraculous pregnancy, says, “All this took place…
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read moreAs the holiday season draws nearer, so do my responsibilities as a mother and college professor. Meeting work deadlines, traveling for business, attending committee meetings,…
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read moreA few years ago, I was asked to sit on an alumnae panel at my high school to talk about life in college and beyond.…
read moreQuestion: As a baptized Roman Catholic who is now a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, can I still receive communion in the…
read moreQuestion: Why do we pray to saints? Should we really? Is it in the Bible somewhere? When I was little my Mom would tell me…
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