The parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. And when the feast was ended, as they were returning ...

In this quaint Deerfield Valley town, the spirit of Hanukkah was brought to life last Thursday with a grand public menorah ...

Marking the feast of the Holy Family Dec. 29, Francis reflected on the day's Gospel reading from St. Luke in which the ...

Recently, in my quiet time with the Lord, he asked me a question that went deep into my spirit and made me sad.

THE threefold character of the festival is of ancient origin. The 13th-century liturgist William Durand referred to the ...

But a few days before Christmas, on Dec. 21, the actor was seen in a brand-new setting — getting baptized at the church he ...

Hanukkah is not a holiday to sit all day in synagogue and pray. It’s more of a holiday to eat potato pancakes and jelly ...

Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

The Holy City’s 17th annual annual Chanukah in the Square event in Marion Square has been postponed by a day because of weather concerns Sunday morning.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Hope you enjoy these poems for the holidays. “Christmas in the Heart” by Paul ...

This special time allows people to reflect on the year that has passed, acknowledge its challenges and triumphs, and look ...

The Golden Temple in Amritsar saw an extraordinary turnout of devotees starting at midnight. Visitors offered prayers, bowed at the holy shrine, and took ritualistic baths in the sacred pool.