The location of Jesus’ baptism is close to the base of Mount Nebo, in modern-day Jordan. This is where Moses looked out over the Promised Land after leading the Israelites to freedom through the Red Sea, which symbolized baptism, and then wandered with them in the desert for forty years,...
The First Sunday of Denha, also known as the Feast of Epiphany, is a significant celebration in the Christian liturgical calendar. Marking the manifestation of Christ to the world, this feast is particularly cherished in the Eastern Christian traditions, including the Syro-Malabar Church. The term “Denha” itself is derived from...
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2024 years ago, but you might wonder: where can He be found today and throughout the year? When Jesus was twelve years old—the age of adulthood at that time—Joseph and Mary took Him to the Temple in Jerusalem to celebrate this milestone....
Jesus Christ, as our Savior, brought the “Good News” that God, our Heavenly Father, is a God of infinite love, forgiveness, mercy, and generosity. This was a radical revelation, especially for a world often burdened by images of a distant or judgmental deity. Through His life, teachings, and miraculous acts,...
Feast of the Miraculous Cross of Mylapore Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Miraculous Cross of Mylapore, a symbol deeply rooted in Christian tradition and faith. According to tradition, St. Thomas the Apostle was martyred while praying before a granite stone, which later became sacred. It is believed that...
The dogma of the Immaculate Conception has its roots in ancient Christian tradition. By the late 7th century, monks in Palestinian monasteries began celebrating the feast of the Conception of Our Lady. This devotion gradually spread, becoming known as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Italy by the 9th...
The Feast of Christ the King, officially known as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, is a significant Christian festival that marks the culmination of the liturgical year. Celebrated on the last Sunday before Advent, it provides a moment for believers to reflect on the...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales together with Syro Malabar Church opposes the legalisation of assisted suicide out of concern for the good of every person in society, the protection of this good in law, and the spiritual and pastoral care of the sick and dying. Our opposition...
Pope Leo I, commonly known as Pope Leo the Great, served as pope from 440 to 461 AD and was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian Church. His reign is marked by profound theological contributions, significant political engagement, and steadfast defense of the faith, earning him...
St. Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru in 1579 as the son of Spaniard Juan de Porres, and a freed colored-woman from Panama, Ana Velasquez. Being of mixed race, Martin was of a lower social caste, though his father looked out for him and made sure the boy...
