The Peace Cross The Bladensburg World War I Memorial in Prince George’s County, Maryland is commonly known as the Peace Cross. It was built in 1925 to …
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The “Four Chaplains”
The “Four Chaplains” On February 3, 1943, the Allied transport ship Dorchester quietly made its way through the dark, icy waters off Greenland. The ship was …
A Brief History of World War II
A Brief History of World War II The insecurity created in Europe by World War I set the stage for another international conflict -- World War II -- which …
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Mary, the Mother of Jesus Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of the most admired figures in the Bible and considered by many to be the greatest mother of all …
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa Mother Teresa is one of the most well-known “mothers” in history and probably the most famous missionary to India. She was a Catholic nun from …
The Book of Kells
The Book of Kells The “Book of Kells” is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. An illuminated manuscript is a …
Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael Skellig Michael, or Great Skellig, is the larger of the two Skellig Islands about 8 miles from the Irish Coast of County Kerry. The name …
Patrick’s Paschal Fire on the Hill of Slane
Patrick’s Paschal Fire on the Hill of Slane The Hill of Slane is an archaeology site which has been connected to Patrick for centuries. According to …
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Patrick the Slave Shepherd
Patrick the Slave Shepherd Slemish Mountain (“Slieve Mish”) in Northern Ireland has long been regarded as the location where Patrick was held captive as a …
Abraham Lincoln – The Anti-Slavery Republican
Abraham Lincoln - The Anti-Slavery Republican Abraham Lincoln joined the brand-new Republican Party in 1856 and ran for the United States Senate. The …
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