John the Baptist, of course, is known for having practiced baptism. But then, so did lots of other people. We hear of other groups around this time, besides the Sadducees and the Pharisees and ...

Jesus in robes, his right foot in water, and his left foot on a rock. St. John standing on a rock, his right hand holding a shell from which water flows over the head of Jesus. Nearby rays of light ...

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is June 24, and the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist is Aug. 29, so it’s an excellent time to catch up on him. Here are 11 ...

Picture of the day: Al-Maghtas - where Jesus Christ was baptized. The site is a place of pilgrimage for Christians, where it is believed that Jesus was baptized by Saint John the Baptist.

“Jesus told John that he needed to be baptized to ensure all righteousness, and his baptism is a picture of his death, burial and resurrection. It was out of the Jewish heritage of ritual ...

St. John the Baptist was a contemporary of Jesus Christ, who was known for his evangelization and his baptizing of Jesus Christ. This saint was born through the intercession and miracle of God to … ...

Jesus’ baptism is mentioned in all four of the Gospels, and so it was an important event in Salvation History. Having said that, it’s important for us to remember that Jesus didn’t need to ...

Where Jesus Was Baptized, ... Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist." Though, in recent months, ... Hazem Bader/AFP via Getty Images Bringing tourists ...