Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeThe testimony of John the Baptist is unequivocal, and we trust his words because of John's great witness to Jesus, but they are also couched in a rather dream-like manner ...
The Christian apocrypha, texts not included in the Bible, include stories of Jesus’ female followers – including St. Thecla.
In early Christian art, Jesus is often shown holding a wand while performing miracles. This wasn’t accidental—it borrowed ...
The feast of the Epiphany reminds us that the good news is for everyone of every age. Its proclamation can bring great joy or cause terrible consternation, depending on what each person or society ...
Every Jan. 1 of each year, we celebrate a fresh start with new plans, goals, visions and dreams. But five days later, on Jan. 6, many of us also celebrate the Christian holy day of Epiphany. Epiphany ...
Cecilia Gimenez untintentional effort to restore a 100-year-old fresco of Jesus Christ, entitled, Ecce Homo, has died at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy that is characterized by a sense of ...
Christmas is so familiar that it is easy to miss how utterly unlike every other religious claim it truly is. The story is renowned throughout the world: a child in a manger, angels, shepherds, and ...
Christmas is celebrated across the world as the birth of Jesus Christ, the light that entered a dark and divided world. Yet, when seen through the combined lenses of astronomy, astrology, and ...
Bulletin: ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern ...
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV unveiled his first crèches, or Nativity scenes, as pope on Monday (Dec. 15), a longtime tradition signaling the start of Christmas festivities at the Vatican. The ...
Christmas Eve is President Porter’s favorite night of the year. As the sun goes down, she reflects on the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Every Christmas Eve, she and her family read the story of ...
Nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe lies Madrid, which has more holiday lights than residents this time of year. The once bustling coal-mining town, now has a population of 248 and a rich history ...