The readings for the Baptism of the Lord include the prophet Isaiah's paradoxical description of the powerful Messiah as marked by gentleness and tenderness. Our baptism joins us to his ministry in ...

A great many long for a turning around in their fortune and those with health challenges are filled with hope for a new season. Every New Year is seen as an opportunity for a new beginning and the ...

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The Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia, China, is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as documented in new images released by ... been dubbed China's "solar great wall," with vast fields of ...

I quickly learned that they are, and you are part of it, too. And so we invite you to share in this collaborative gift: their Pictures of the Year.

Expectations for those cuts, along with hopes for more in 2025, were a big reason the U.S. stock market has been so successful this year. The 1 percentage point of cuts, though, is still short of ...

From short and sweet captions to heartwarming photos of Santa Claus and Jesus, we’ve gathered everything you need to share the magic of Christmas with those who matter most. So, whether you’re ...

Byzantine mosaic from Ravenna, Italy depicting the three wise men, also known as the three kings, on their way to visit Jesus. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 2.5 Perhaps the most well-known issue ...

Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Easter is about what He was born ... "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people." ...

Opus Dei Father Luke Mata, vicar of the personal prelature in California, invites listeners “to become like little children” — not just in simplicity, but also in making time for Jesus by ...

People love looking at photos. (Just ask Instagram.) This year, we published a number of photo-driven posts that resonated deeply with our audience. Here are some of our favorites. A picture, they say ...