Even those remotely familiar with the Catholic Church may know that there are scores of symbolic items in the faith: holy water, rosary beads and the sacraments of bread and wine are just a few. But ...

Symbols are powerful. Take the bald eagle. When most Americans see an eagle prominently displayed on the back of a quarter or on the presidential seal, they see it as a symbol of pride and strength.

In a remote village in Thailand, hand towels hang on the walls of some newly converted Christians, a symbol of faith because they were used during their baptisms. In a West Fargo church, a group of ...

— Editor’s Note: Symbols of Faith is a new series in The Woodlands Villager exploring the symbols and icons associated with the various religious faiths found across the community. Have a tip or ...

Re “Display of Scripture May Split Justices,” March 3: I feel that we need to take another look at the concept of the separation of church and state. At the time our great nation was founded, many ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Symbols are powerful. Take the bald eagle. When most Americans see an eagle prominently displayed on the back of a quarter or on the presidential seal, ...

A statute of the Virgin Mary stands as a quiet symbol in the courtyard of St. Edward Catholic Church. For some, she may only seem an adornment. But each day, as the sun rises on her surroundings, she ...