On June 24 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Forerunner.

For decades, visitors to the Frick Collection passed a magnificent staircase with an ornamental railing and giant candelabras ...

Finally, John’s birth and circumcision is itself described (1:57-80), crowned by Zechariah’s great canticle of joy, the ...

Because it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, St. John’s birthday is sometimes known ...

Long’s discovery led to a fresh awareness: the power of parables is “the kingdom of God to which they refer.” Parables do ...

The Gospel for today’s feast follows Luke’s account of the Visitation and Mary’s Magnificat. After Mary has “remained with ...

Whether you're at work, talking to your partner, having a discussion with a friend or even interacting with a stranger, there are moments when something just gets under your skin. It can be a comment ...

Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.’” God’s work is more important than my work! Jesus’ life was a powerful example of this value. The disciples had no ...

and in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:4). God is “Holy, Holy, Holy.” He is love personified. He sits on a throne of righteousness and truth. He is compassionate, merciful, gracious, ...

George Harrison Xanthis says his "The Chosen" character John the Apostle takes a "journey from thunder to love" in the ...