The Baptism of the Lord
Baptisms in the sense of purifications were common in the Old Testament The "divers washings" (Greek "baptisms") are mentioned in Hebrews.9:10, and "the doctrine of baptisms......
Astrologers (Magi)
The visit of the Magi took place after the Presentation of the Child in the Temple. No sooner were the Magi departed than the angel bade Joseph take the Child........
Magi (Astrologers)
The visit of the Magi took place after the Presentation of the Child in the Temple. No sooner were the Magi departed than the angel bade Joseph take the Child........
Emmanual (Septuagint Emmanouel; A.V., Immanuel)
Emmanual signifies "God with us" (Matthew.1:23), and is the name of the child predicted in Isaiah 7:14: "Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel". The various views advanced as to the identity of the child cannot be fully explained and discussed here; the following observations must suffice:
Bethlehem
The old Hebrew name beth lehem, meaning "house of bread", has survived till the present day. In its Arabic form, however, bet lahm, it means "house of meat"......
Advent (Year B)
Advent is a time for double celebration, namely (i) the historical birth of Jesus and (ii) the preparation for the waiting(advent) of the 2nd coming of Jesus. The 1st Advent Sunday Mass 2nd Reading was based on the grace and gifts .....
Transfiguration
The Transfiguration of Christ is the culminating point of His public life, as His Baptism is its starting point, and His Ascension its end.......
John the Baptist
Son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, being of priestly descent through both parents. This lineage was essential, since John was the embodiment of the law of Moses, designed to prepare the way for the Messiah........
Holy Eucharist
The Last Supper held by Christ and His disciples on the eve of His Passion at which He instituted the Holy Eucharist. The Evangelists and critics generally agree that the Last Supper was on a Thursday, that Christ suffered and died on Friday.......
Holy Eucharist
The Last Supper held by Christ and His disciples on the eve of His Passion at which He instituted the Holy Eucharist......
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