“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 ...

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

June 24 is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and the gospel of the day talks about his circumcision (cfr. Lk 1,57-66.80) which, at that time, meant his entry into the covenant ...

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 word of the Lord came to me thus: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you." (Jeremiah 1:5-8) ...

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

But I think, as you see in The Lord of the Rings books, he is still present in her mind," Vickers says. "And I think as long as this show continues, they are the forces of good and evil.

Fr. Eduardo Emilio Aguero, SCJ The community of disciples, together with the Apostles and the Virgin Mary, gathered in expectation. The Lord Jesus, the master and teacher they cherished had returned ...

Reflection on the painting Only three birthdays are celebrated in the Church's liturgical calendar: the Nativity of Our Lord (December 25), the Nativity of his Mother (September 8), and the Nativity ...

Just about 10 more days, and the streets of Puri will be filled with the chant of ‘Jai Jagannath’. On Friday, June 27, Lord Jangannath, Balbhadra, and Devi Subhadra will leave their temple ...

In 2018, Pope Francis declared this new memorial to be added to the Church’s calendar of feasts, to be celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost each year. In doing so, he hopes to “encourage the ...

Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass will be held Dec. 24 at 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass will be held Dec. 24 at 9 p.m.