The wise men, who came from the east to worship Jesus, are the most mysterious characters of Christmas. No one knows exactly when these wise ones began their journey. Some conclude it may have been as ...
Sunday, Jan. 8, is the Epiphany of the Lord. Mass readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12. In this Gospel we follow the Magi in their journey of ...
On Jan. 6, many Christians celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, when the infant Christ was revealed to the visiting wise men — the Magi — as God made man. Although Gospel accounts of the Nativity do ...
Editorial: The story of the bright, courageous men of the East inspires our own spiritual pilgrimage to Christ during this season. Every year we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany, and our family ...
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem…” (Matt. 2:1) We have changed our commenting system. If you do not have ...
When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have ...
Dusted by the travel, a stranger walked down Wad Al Rahib street, hoping to find a hospitable home in which to talk about his Christmas experience. From a poorly lit porch, Isaac called out, “Hey, ...
The Christmas story as handed down to us in text and pageant is about overcoming hardships and receiving gifts. Mary and Joseph overcome their own circumstances and doubts to receive a great gift.
The Bible story says that wise men came seeking Jesus after his birth. A bumper sticker says “Wise men still seek him.” Another bumper sticker should say “Wise men still disobey kings.” Because the ...
Like so many other people all over the world, "we encounter these Wise Men every Christmas," said bestselling author Raymond Arroyo, a Fox News contributor and author of the new book, "The Wise Men ...
Potts is the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard Divinity School and the Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church at Harvard University. His new book is Forgiveness: An Alternative Account ...