Flavia Iulia Helena is one of the few early saints that really existed. She must have been an energetic lady into high age. She shared the Roman Emperors penchant for building representative stone piles and went on a spending spree over churches. According to legend, she was one of the first archaeologists and an avid collector of bric-a-brac.

A favorite parable told by Jesus is undoubtedly “The Prodigal Son”. This story is recorded by Luke in chapter fifteen of his gospel.

The Palestinian Christians are suffering through persecution and the inability to sustain a livelihood due to the virtual elimination of the tourism industry. Here is how they can be helped.

Niall Robertson writes on his journey to Israel and Palestine from the commercial high streets of Jerusalem to the desolate villages of Palestine.