Fr. Evan discusses Jesus’s first prophecy of His passion, introduces Mark 9, and provides opening remarks on the Feast of the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration).

Fr. Evan continues his introduction of the Transfiguration.

Fr. Evan concludes his discussion of the Transfiguration and begins an explanation of Elijah.

Fr. Evan discusses faith and the second prophecy of Christ's passion.

Fr. Evan discusses overcoming sin.

Fr. Evan continues his discussion of overcoming sin.

Fr. Evan concludes his discussion of overcoming sin.

Fourth Sunday of the Great Fast

We can all relate to the father who cries out to Jesus, "help my unbelief!" But Fr Tom teaches us that focusing on the unchanging promises of God will keep us faithful.

The gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday of Lent is about the healing of the demon-possessed boy. In it, we can all relate to the pleading of the boy's father: "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!" To help us in our Lenten journey, Father Thomas gives us three practical ways to strengthen and deepen our faith, taken directly from this Sunday's readings.

The prosecutor on Thursday requested 9.5 years in prison for American basketball player Brittney Griner, accused of smuggling hash oil, RIA Novosti correspondent reports from the Khimki courtroom. “By partial addition, I finally ask you to appoint nine years and six months in prison with a sentence to be served in a general regime colony with a fine of one million rubles,” the state prosecutor said in his speech. Griner pleaded guilty in court, but stressed that she had no intent to commit a crime, and she "collected the bag in a hurry." During the consideration of the case, it became known that a doctor from the state of Arizona prescribed marijuana to her instead of traditional painkillers due to the side effects of the latter.

In an interview with the BBC last month, CEO Elon Musk said he had fired more than 6,000 people since taking over Twitter.

Prime Minister David Cameron urged the European Commission to reject calls for a renewable energy target, saying such a plan may cost U.K. consumers 9 billion pounds ($14.8 billion) a year by 2030.

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I'm counting down to the publication of my 20th book, RACE THE SANDS, out 4/21, by sharing pics of each #booknecklace my husband gave me to celebrate each of my prior books...

Book 9 (YA): CHASING POWER, an Indiana-Jones-style adventure about a girl with telekinesis and a boy who can teleport. Three magic stones play a key role in the story, so my #booknecklace (and earrings) contain three stones, possibly magical.

This book was so much fun to write! Kayla, the protagonist, has a minor power -- the ability to lift small (and only small) objects with her mind. Her true strength is her cleverness. I loved thinking up ways for her to have a big effect with a small amount of magic.

A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) plus Odell Beckham Jr. (New York Giants) are among the top fantasy receivers off next week.

The Seahawks are barely over .500, but they measure up in a critical statistic that has helped narrow the field of likely Super Bowl teams.

Six teams are on a bye this week, giving stars like Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., Andrew Luck, Zach Ertz and A.J. Green the week off. Here are three players that could have big games in their stead.

According to Football Outsiders, Atlanta has the second-worst defense this season after adjusting its performance for strength of schedule.