Wise men came from the East in search of the newborn king of the Jews. But when king Herod heard of this, “he was troubled,” for in his envy he feared this little infant would one day claim his throne.
What Was Mary and Joseph’s Journey to Bethlehem Like?
After such a long, dangerous and grueling trip, Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, a name which means “house of bread.” It is fitting that the Christ-Child born there is the bread of life who gives himself—his flesh and blood—as food for eternal life.
The Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception: The Virgin Mary Lights The Path To A Fruitful Advent
In virtue of the sweet Virgin’s sinless life of exemplary faith, hope and charity, she is rightly honored as the preeminent model of the perfect Christian.
All Saints: Why are the saints important in our everyday lives?
The saints are models of human excellence, perfected by the life of Christ and the communication of his Spirit. They demonstrate by their lives how to really live and how to really die. They consistently point to the horizon of love which leads to the fulfillment of all human desire: eternal communion with the Holy Trinity.
What is Just War Doctrine?
War is indeed a horrifying, terrible evil to be avoided. Therefore, all of us must work for peace. Peace is not simply the absence of war, but the tranquility of right and just order.