Instead of splitting into ideological groups, members of the Catholic Church need to put God front and center, not their own personal ideas and plans, Pope Francis said.
"We need to let go of ecclesiastical ideologies in order to find the meaning of
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord commemorates the visit of the Magi to worship the baby Jesus as told in the Gospel of Matthew. According to Matthew's Gospel, the Magi offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn
A newer tradition that traces back to just 2009 is flooding cities of Poland with Three Kings Parades. On the feast of Epiphany, January 6, the parades’ purpose is to familiarize their audiences with the Gospel tradition. These theatrical performances recall the
Maria-Pia Negro Chin shares the traditions and customs of Latinos in America as they celebrate and continue the Christmas season by celebrating Epifanía, or Epiphany. In many parishes, there are reenactments of the "Wise Men from the East" prostrating themselves before the
This week, Catherine Cavadini prepares us for the Epiphany of the Lord. As she reflects on epiphanies of faith, she notes that the baby announced by the ‘trumpet’ star truly is our Creator, and he is known now in the beating of
Faith is a journey inspired by restless questioning, fraught with risk, powered by perseverance in prayer and charity, and culminating in the awe, wonder and worship of the Lord, Pope Francis said.
"Let us worship God, not ourselves; let us worship God and
During the liturgical celebration of Epiphany, you might hear a deacon (or a priest) sing the Epiphany chant, which proclaims the dates of the Church’s movable feast days — such as Ash Wednesday, Easter, Pentecost and others. “It’s a reminder of the
Preparing us for The Epiphany of the Lord, Catherine Cavadini reflects on Isaiah’s message: “Rise up in splendor … Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you … and over you appears his glory. … This splendor is
As we approach the feast of Epiphany, Monsignor Owen Campion recounts the importance of the Magi’s journey to greet the Christ Child in Bethlehem — and how they sought the signs of God and followed them: “Finding the answer, and finding God,
Just as the Magi were guided by a shining star, Christians can rest assured that the light of Christ will guide them to a happy and meaningful life, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Epiphany.
"The Magi teach us that we