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 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32.

The fifth mystery is depicted in art by the 19th-century British pre-Raphaelite painter, William Holman Hunt. Most people ...

Señor Santo Niño de Cebú is widely venerated in the nation where Catholicism is the cornerstone of identity for millions ...

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) says it was not invited to offer prayers at the ANC’s 113 birthday celebrations in Cape Town on Saturday. The ANC invited different faith leaders to ...

In short, the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple is a call to profound conversion, to purify our hearts and to ...

Xiaoxiao Qiang and Tzuying Huang presented their No Borders contribution to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Live at the Sheldon series of chamber music the day after the Lunar New Year (on Thursday ...

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...

Known officially as the Feast of the ... commemorates the day Mary and Joseph brought their son, Jesus, to be presented at the temple in Jerusalem in accordance with Jewish custom.

Throughout the Mass this day, the prayers emphasize Simeon's words about Christ, the light of the nations.

There is something about the mother-child bond that holds even after death. This fact makes it easier to consider all the ...

The first commandment is the lamb. On the face of it, it seems pretty simple. Take a lamb, slaughter it and then have ...