In the Gospel of St Matthew, and in this gospel alone, we hear the story of wise men from the East who are led by a guiding ...
Christmas is one of the most celebrated festivals worldwide, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. But how much do we truly know about this significant event that has shaped the course of history and ...
Something that shines like gold; smells of frankincense and myrrh and panettone; is the gift of time and craft; and is ...
Around the Christmas season, it is common to see a display of the Nativity scene: a small manger with the baby Jesus and his ...
These words are dedicated to the memory of my friend, the late Otis Brumby Jr., publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal. He ...
The oldest is likely Mark — which takes up the story when Jesus begins his ministry. But it's only natural, Barreto said, ...
For example, the wise men brought two valuable gifts, tree resins from frankincense and myrrh; these plant extracts were ...
The Magi gave Jesus gold, signifying His kingship, frankincense, signifying His priesthood, and myrrh, ...
Christmas trees, holly, mistletoe, gingerbread, Santa, shopping, eggnog, cookies, and presents, it seems like the Christmas season goes into overdrive the second the Thanksgiving turkey finds its way ...
When the Baby Jesus was lying in a manger, the last thing he really needed was gold, frankincense and myrrh. What he really ...