For instance, both Matthew and Luke date Jesus’ birth toward the end of the reign of King Herod ... In Matthean terms, do we see that the child who is Emmanuel, “God with us,” is the same who ...

"God is present in the midst of his people, not because he dwells within four walls, but because he lives as a man among ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! As we celebrate, we remember that words from the apostle John describe Jesus’ birth: “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John ...

the two different Gospel Infancy Narratives by examining a series of scenes in each of the narratives; the unique characteristics of each account; the limits of our historical knowledge about Jesus’s ...

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 ...

Is it because Jesus was born one holy night in a little ... The Logos became one of us “and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). The First Christmas and the events surrounding it (hence, associated ...

Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Jesus in December by remembering the nativity story. The Bible teaches us that Jesus was kind, caring and courageous. Mary and Joseph ...

These and many other questions will be the subject of homilies across many Christian traditions that celebrate the birth of Jesus ... to lose power remind us of the misconception of what ...