Sunday, Jan. 12, is the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Mass readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17. Today’s Gospel passage is heavy with ...

For Archbishop Joseph Nguyễn Năng of Ho Chi Minh City, “After a long journey, you receive the baptism. It is not you who sought God, it is God who has sought you for a long time”. Ho Chi Minh City ...

Discover how Christ transformed existing rituals like marriage and baptism into life-changing sacraments, deepening our ...

As the 12 days of Christmas come to an end, Orthodox Christians are preparing to celebrate the Feast of Theophany on Wednesday. The holy day commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, as ...