Every year thousands of people travel to the Italian Alps to ascend a mountain that passes through the “stations of the cross.” Eventually they come to the foot of an outdoor crucifix where they meditate on their faith. One day a tourist noticed a trail leading away from the cross....

The Promise of Prophecy The wistful words “O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear” have welcomed the Christmas season for hundreds of years....