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Is Brigid a Pagan Goddess or a Christian Saint? Yes.

The true value of Brigid, a beloved Irish figure, lies in the way she bridges two aspects of Celtic spirituality.

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Praising Behind Closed Doors

'Women of Faith' speaker Thelma Wells explains how the healing power of music helped her recover from incredible trauma.

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Beliefnet's Celtic Pilgrimage to Sacred Ireland

A day-by-day travelogue of a spiritual adventure in the Emerald Isle.

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'God Is in Broken Places'

Jars of Clay's lead singer talks about their new album and why Christian pop music is a contradiction.

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After the Magic

My journey to Catholicism was, ironically, the logical extension of applying Pagan principles to my life.

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Our Favorite Gifts

Beliefnet editors and contributors select their favorite spiritual gifts.

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The Waldman Family Haggadah

A Reform, contemporary, non-sexist guide to the Passover seder that has become a family treasure.

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The Real Saint Patrick

Though shamrocks and snakes weren't part of his ministry, the saint touched hearts across a spectrum of beliefs.

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Comic Faith: The Thing's Religion Revealed

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The Merry Month of May

How ancient traditions evolved into the springtime festivals May Day and Beltane.

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