Many countries in Europe celebrate January 6 known as ‘Kings Day’, marking the time when the Wise Men made the trip to Bethlehem in search of the infant Jesus.
Again, the dove that hovers over him at his baptism is a reminder, first, of the story of Noah, when the appearance of a dove announced deliverance from the cataclysmic flood that had caused such ...
Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint an 8-by-9-foot work for the main altar of the San Donato monastery in Sopeto. He started his "Adoration of ...
Dublin is known for its jolly pub scene and is home to Guinness Beer and Jameson Whiskey. The city blends a youthful vibe with buildings that date back to the 13th century that keeps a steady stream ...
Epiphany is known by several different names, including El Día de Los Reyes Magos and Three Kings' Day. The Jan. 6 holiday celebrates the three kings who each gave a gift to the baby Jesus. Here is ...
“The Adoration of the Magi” tapestry by Edward Burne-Jones (1904). Western Christians traditionally commemorate the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child on Epiphany. Credit: Public domain Epiphany is ...
"The Magi's journey in search of the truth marks the beginning of our journey of hope ... At the Rosario Cathedral Grounds, the congregation gathered for adoration and reflection on the Word of God.
The wise men in today's gospel reading are often depicted in our cribs and carols as kings. However, the gospel describes them as magi, what we would call today astronomers. The wise men at the time ...
Thousands of young people knelt, sat quietly, or lay prostrate during Eucharistic adoration Friday evening at the SEEK25 conference in Salt Lake City, transforming a spacious convention center ...
Our Nativity scenes seem incomplete until the 12th day of Christmas when the Magi finally arrive at Jesus' crib for the first celebration of the Epiphany. Although Matthew is the only evangelist ...