1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

Ringing the handheld Sanctus bells during the consecration and elevation of the Host and chalice at Mass is a familiar sound ...

and of the sacrament of Baptism, in which we were born of water and the Holy Spirit. Whenever, therefore, we are sprinkled with this holy water or use it in blessing ourselves upon entering the ...

Great importance is being attached to the main door of the Basilica of Nazareth, where the Incarnation historically took place ...

I am a woman at war within myself, in sight of two well-armed realities, my faith life suspended in the center. I think of ...

Worshippers on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter, celebrate the Miracle of the Holy Fire at Jerusalem's Church ... Rising from her baptism in the Jordan River, an Indonesian Christian wears ...

The newly formed North Cork Vintage Club has arranged a Vintage Tractor Run on this Sunday February 2nd, 2025 with the ...

That’s exactly what happened during a baptism service at Catalyst Church in Evansville ... Stay up to date with current issues, Holy Spirit news, Christian teachings, Charisma videos & more! “God, You ...

And this love that they share for men and women is united by the Holy Spirit. What begins today with the baptism of the Lord ... entering public life. It is a fire that sets the world ablaze ...

POPE Francis appointed author and theologian Professor Mary Healy to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments this month and she sat down with CNA to discuss her role. Led ...

June 8 Pentecost – Christian (Western Church) Celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, the birth of the church, following His resurrection. Occurs seven weeks after Easter ...

As the ritual closed and the evening wound to an end, attendees enjoyed a community potluck and friendly conversation. With the scent of incense still hanging heavy in the air, ritual participants ...