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The story of St David’s Day
Every year on March 1, people across Wales and Welsh communities around the world mark St David’s Day - a celebration of the country’s patron saint, its culture, and its proud heritage. But who was St David and why is he Wales’ patron saint?
The state of Christianity and the medieval Church in England before the Reformation
As with much late-medieval faith, things were complex and there clearly was a hunger for a relationship with Christ, even if sometimes expressed in ways that would be rejected by later Reformers.
Media urged to ‘take its civic duty’ seriously
A call for greater engagement with broadcasters, newspapers and social media platforms has come from the executive director of an organisation promoting religious understanding in the media.
Moses and masks in Exodus
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explores Moses and masks in Exodus.
The biblical alternative to self-reliance: surrendering to God’s love
The reality is we cannot fully trust ourselves.
Who was Matthias and why is he called the thirteenth apostle?
24 February is St Matthias’s Day. Matthias is known as “the 13th apostle”, but who was he and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Suffering faith requires a special kind of endurance
Are you weary of the suffering your faith keeps bringing into your life?
In an age of global turbulence, new report reframes power through a biblical lens
At a time of global instability, questions about who holds power and how they use it have become increasingly urgent.
Comforting verses from the Book of Psalms
King David, the writer of many Psalms, was no stranger to pain.
Ramadan ‘offers a unique opportunity’ to share the Gospel, says missiologist
Dr Emil Saleem Shehadeh has some sage advice for how Christians can engage with their Muslim neighbours and colleagues during Ramadan.
What is the biblical basis of Ash Wednesday?
18 February 2026 is Ash Wednesday, which traditionally starts the season of Lent. This is the story …
Lent for the weary: rethinking the season as rest, not religious hustle
Has Lent just become another self-improvement project with a spiritual label?
Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research
Questions about the study have been raised.
Ash Wednesday from ancient tradition to modern practice
Each year, millions of Christians approach the altar to receive a small cross of ashes on their foreheads. But where did this tradition come from?
Why do Christians observe Shrove Tuesday?
17 February 2026 is Shrove Tuesday, the traditional day for eating pancakes before the start of Lent. This is the story …
What to do when you don't feel worthy of God's love or calling
Let’s be honest. In one sense, we are undeserving. But here’s the enemy’s deception - he twists this truth to make us doubt God’s calling.