Each year, on Feb. 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is observed, marking 40 days after Christmas. This day ...
Sunday, Feb. 2, is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Mass readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Hebrews ...
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in ...
The Feast of the Ascension is the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Ascension of Christ into heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2.
As a result, a January 30 feast day commemorating all three in common was instituted around 1100 under the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos. The Three Hierarchs contributed not only with their ...
Need light to endure this long grey winter? North Americans observe "Groundhog Day" on Monday, February 2nd. The day when we ...
But the Bible does not ignore the ambivalent nature ... Both water and the Spirit are part of God's promise for new days: “For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ...
Further reading: Faith stories surface at Manila's Black Nazarene feast During these days of veneration, devotees can touch the feet of Christ using a cloth or handkerchief as a sign of devotion.
Discover how Jesus transforms a troubling situation into a blessing, and how we can too, by providing support and care for unplanned pregnancies.
As we come together to celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, we reflect on the profound meaning and significance of this special day in our Christian journey. Epiphany, which means “manifestation,” marks ...
Even with the constitutional provision guaranteeing the separation of church and state, a recent study found that a majority ...
Francis is a 1-year-old male orange tabby and he is very sweet. He has covered a few miles in his short life. He started out ...