39 1238 The baptismal water is consecrated by a prayer of epiclesis (either at this ... including those who are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church: "For men who believe in Christ ...

Prayer, good works and indulgences ... Moreover, they must answer the questions asked at baptism and declare that they believe in the Holy Catholic Church and in all it teaches; which would ...

Q: Some Evangelical friends were recently quizzing me on the Catholic understanding of Baptism. They were especially asking about Jesus’s Baptism, and whether this indicates Jesus had some sin or sins ...

With Vice President JD Vance and other allies in power, an emergent Catholic right expands political horizons and raises ...

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing ... parents must serve children with sacraments and prayers. “Today, each of you, parents, and the Church ...

As a member of the local ministerial group, I volunteered to write the reflections for the month of February. It’s my favorite month of the year. My husband and I will celebrate our 56th wedding ...

The dedication of the new Holy Name of Mary Church stands as a vibrant testament to the unwavering faith and commitment of ...

Bishop Joseph Shen Bin led the faithful in celebrating the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and the start of the Jubilee Year 2025 ...

Sunday, Jan. 12, is the Baptism of the Lord. Mass readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 or Psalm 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30; Acts 10:34-38 or ...

"This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (Matthew 3:17). This verse is from the Gospel of Matthew, one of the three synoptic Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible, and is about the ...

A migrant is greeted by a family member outside the Returned Migrant Reception Center in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Jan. 27, ...

To baptize the infant or not to baptize the infant? The answer to the question of infant baptism could depend on your denominational position, along with your interpretation of the Bible. Like many ...