The heart is the symbol of the center and core of the person. It serves as an integrating vessel, unifying the person into a ...

“The Church observes the birth of John as in some way sacred; and you will not find any other of the great men of old whose ...

Finally, John’s birth and circumcision is itself described (1:57-80), crowned by Zechariah’s great canticle of joy, the Benedictus. In keeping with his distinctiveness, the birth of Jesus is featured ...

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

The Nativity with the Infant Saint John, by Piero di Cosimo, 1495-1505 © National Gallery of Art, Washington. Source: ...

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

More than 400 laypeople, clergy and men and women in consecrated life participated in the Archdiocesan Synod 2025: You Will Be My Witnesses Assembly June 7 at Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul.

The story of Jesus's birth is oft told, but Mary and Joseph's unconventional courtship can also be found in the history of Judea. HISTORY MAGAZINE Here’s what biblical scholars say.

YOUR HELP IN FINDING WHO DID IT. EVERY CHRISTMAS SEASON, THE NATIVITY TAKES ITS SPOT IN THE CENTER OF RED LION, COMPLETE WITH MARY, JOSEPH AND THE WISE MEN. BUT RIGHT NOW, THERE’S SOMEONE ...

Last week, visitors to Historic St. Mary's Mission and Museum in Stevensville, came to see a Nativity scene that is more than 150-years old. Father Anthony Ravalli probably painted his shepherds ...

Pastors, Theologians Say Nativity, Origins of Jesus Prove Old Testament Promises. by Billy Hallowell. December 19, 2024 at 8:11 am. in FaithTap, News. ... Mary, and Joseph. ...

It is the most wonderful time of the year again when little boys and girls up and down the country gear up to star in their Nativity play. Whether a child is cast as Mary, Joseph, or door holder ...