The Bible repeatedly and undeniably connects baptism to redemption and salvation. It also closely identifies baptism and justification. Recently, I realized this all the more, in answering a ...

Pope St. John Paul II, in his 2002 Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, proposed adding a fourth quintet of mysteries to be contemplated when praying the Rosary: the Luminous Mysteries. Leaving ...

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The living tradition of Christian prayer has a beautiful ebb and flow that revolves around our relationship with God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As our spiritual life grows and matures, it ...

With today’s feast of the Baptism of the Lord we bring the Christmas season to a close. Many of us may ask, “Why does Jesus have to be baptized?” The baptism of Jesus by John is not the same as the ...

AMMAN, Jordan (RNS) — 'We decided on a biblical village theme that attempts to re-create a 2,000-year-old experience,’ said an official in charge of developing the site. AMMAN, Jordan (RNS) — Jordan ...

Opinion - Water baptism is an important aspect of Christianity. And though it is meant for every child of God, yet it generates controversy among the men of God. Even Jesus Christ, the Son of God had ...

This Sunday, two women will take part in a ceremony at Salem Church that will be performed by the pastor in front of hundreds of people. It will be a joyful time and both be dressed in white. When ...

Q. You state that salvation does not depend on baptism. This is totally inconsistent with what our Lord tells us in John 3:5: “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without ...