Death is life’s defining moment — how we leave this life is essentially who we will be for all of eternity. Neilson Carlin, “The Death of Saint Joseph, with ...

For many Christians around the world, celebrating the Nativity, or the birth of Jesus Christ, is the most important part of the Christmas season. Among the most common Christmas traditions are small ...

(The Conversation) — The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day. (The Conversation) — The United ...

Both Advent and Mary’s pregnancy are well-advanced. Advent is half over and, after returning from Elizabeth’s, Mary is in her second trimester. Jesus is about 15 weeks old, with a beating heart, ...

In the New Testament, the Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ birth—the first Christmas. Set during the rise of the Roman Empire, the stories create a radiant image of a young couple giving birth to the ...

Every year we set up a traditional manger scene near our Christmas tree. There are Mary and Joseph, a shepherd and a few sheep, three wise men and at least one camel, and the baby Jesus. For years to ...

Shannon Bream's new book, "The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak," takes a deep dive into the lives of women portrayed in the Bible — mothers and daughters who are central to both the Old ...

NEW YORK — Marianne Kraft talks a lot about gifts. This being the Christmas season, you might think she was referring to the dozens of presents wrapped in holiday paper and stuffed into gift bags that ...

Mary and Joseph, known as the parents of Jesus, are truly significant characters in religious history. However, their personal lives remain a relative mystery. While it is acknowledged in Catholicism ...

Things have not changed much since last Christmas. Prices are sky high. Many stores are out of stock on everything from Christmas lights to perfume — not to mention people are struggling with losing ...

The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day, writes Gloria Falcão Dodd, research professor at the ...

(The Conversation) — The Christmas story is about Jesus coming to mankind. As holiday decorations show, Christians around the world often picture him in their own cultures. (The Conversation) — For ...