The Pope noted how Mary and Joseph were 'deeply moved and astonished' as Simeon identified Jesus through these three ...

Our painting by Lorenzetti originally decorated the altar of St Crescentius in the magnificent Cathedral of Siena. It depicts ...

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.

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025.

Candlemas is a Christian feast whose traditions influenced this celebration when German immigrants came to the new continent ...

The first mention of Jesus as Messiah, Christos, comes when angels announce good tidings of great joy for all people to some ...

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

Today, the feast day of the Presentation in the Temple, Francis expressed closeness to bishops to encourage “young couples not to be afraid of bringing children into the world.” Tomorrow t ...

St. Joseph Cathedral, 401 Main St., Baton Rouge, will observe the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) at all ...