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 ...
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.
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 ...