...particular provide background for the teaching of Jesus and for some New Testament theology about Jesus. Many passages from this section of the book, notably 3:1–8, are used by the...
Book of Wisdom
Advent and Christmas Traditions
...as the "Kings' Mass", held during the day on Christmas Solemnity of Mary Feast On New Year's Day, January 1st, Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, by...
Who was St. Teresa of Avila?
...her life. The convent had a new statute showing Jesus being scourged at the pillar, and when she saw that, it shook her ‘to the root of her being’. She...
The Most Holy Name of Mary
...Aramaic Maryam; in the Greek Old Testament, Mariam; and in Greek and Latin New Testament, Maria. Of course, the name “Mary,” being the name of the Blessed Mother, deserves special...