La Croix3d
At the Jordan River, pilgrims flock to the source of Christ’s baptism
Nearly 500,000 pilgrims of all denominations visit this site annually, which is under the protection of the Baptism Site Commission. According to the Gospel (John 1:28), this is “Bethany Beyond ...
National Catholic Register27d
Theology of Geography: Jesus’ Baptism Site Brims With Significance
The Baptism of the Lord Jesus teaches us something about the theology of geography. There are many places where water for baptism could be found in the land of Israel. Why was Jesus baptized by ...
Niagara Gazette28d
Lavey appointed North Tonawanda Common Council president
The North Tonawanda Common Council unanimously voted to appoint Alderman-at-Large Joe Lavey Jr. as the new council president on Jan. 7, succeeding Frank DiBernardo who had led the legislative body ...
Fox News28d
Baptism of the Lord reveals 4 'key truths' of Jesus' identity and mission
"This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). This verse is from the Gospel of Matthew, one of the three synoptic Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible, and is about the ...
Catholic News Agency28d
Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children
Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and praying the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.
Voice of America29d
Top Vatican diplomat consecrates Catholic church at Jesus’ baptism site
Parolin inaugurated and consecrated the Church of the Baptism of the Lord at Al-Maghtas, known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, before thousands of Jordanians, Palestinians, other Arabs and diplomats.