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

"God is present in the midst of his people, not because he dwells within four walls, but because he lives as a man among ...

Tomorrow, February 2, is the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, also known as the Purification and as Candlemas. On this day Mary and Joseph bring the child Jesus to the Temple in ...

The Catholic Church celebrates every February 2nd, Candlemas Day, the presentation of Baby Jesus in the temple. On this day, ...

Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather ...

Staten Island Chuck, the Staten Island Zoo’s famous groundhog, will take part in his annual Groundhog Day ceremony. The free ...

"8 "It is only natural that the Church rejoice as one contemplates the modest home of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. We read in ... 10 "If you seek Mary, you will find Jesus. And you will learn a ...

The Very Revd Dr Edward Dowler (Dean of Chichester) reflects on the Feast Day of ‘Candlemas’, when Jesus is presented at the temple by Joseph and Mary. This moment features a diverse range of people, ...

What the Celts called Imbolc is also around when Christians celebrate Candlemas, timed to Joseph and Mary's presentation of Jesus at the Temple in ... in midwinter to find a mate.

At the presentation in the Temple ... be contradicted and you yourself (Mary) a sword will pierce…” (Luke 2:34-35). In his infancy, Jesus had to rely of Joseph to flee from the tyrannical ...

This Sunday, there will be an in-person worship service at 10 a.m. The service is also livestreamed on the church Facebook page. Pastor Rebecca Irelan’s sermon this week is titled “What Islam Can ...