Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist is a central figure in Christian faith, a spiritual beacon who shaped the history of salvation. Known as “the last of the prophets,” he..

The gospel lectionary reading for the First Sunday of Epiphany/the Baptism of Christ in this Year C is Luke 3.15–17, 21–22. We have recently been exploring Luke 3 during Advent, having read the first ...

On January 7, the Greek Orthodox church celebrates the Feast Day of the Synaxis of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Holy Forerunner of Christ, who is also the Protector Saint of God Parents, as he ...

The start of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee is introduced by a somber note: the arrest of John the Baptist. Matthew will later tell the story in detail: Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee under the Roman ...

Art Nouveau, literally translated from French as New Art, was an art movement that emerged during the industrial age, as a ...

I am reposting here my annual collection of resources on the Epiphany, the visit of the magi to the young Jesus, as recorded ...

Cygnet opens the Joan, new plays and musicals, two theater festivals, an operatic return are among the year’s highlights ...

Jesus claimed to have come from God and, unlike other humans, knew exactly where he was before being conceived.

Jesus claimed to have come from God and, unlike other humans, knew exactly where he was before being conceived.

Every Christmas season, as in every Easter season, I retreat from bread and butter life, including revelry, to retreat as ...

Christian Cairo is deeply significant for pilgrims and travelers due to its connection to the rich history of Christianity in ...

A recent luminaria hike at Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich offered a unique way to connect with the Christmas ...