1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua) , 4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism ...

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That we believe and practice all He has taught. Q. 626. Did not St. John the Baptist institute the Sacrament of Baptism? A. St. John the Baptist did not institute the Sacrament of Baptism ...

Carlos Lozada is an Opinion columnist and a co-host of the weekly “Matter of Opinion” podcast for The Times, based in Washington, D.C. He is the author, most recently, of “ The Washington Book: How to ...

"Come, Follow Me" for Feb. 17-23 covers Doctrine and Covenants 12-17 and Joseph Smith—History 1:66-75, which includes John ...

Ed Murphy is a Supply Priest who fills in at various parishes around the Finger Lakes. His “Faith Perspectives” column is ...

Some scholars claim that John the Baptist was an Essene as he lived in the desert resembling their lifestyle and practiced the baptism requiring a change of heart. But this is not proven. All these ...

The nativity story is one of the most well-known biblical narratives, but was Jesus truly born in Bethlehem? While both Matthew and Luke place his birth there, their accounts differ significantly, and ...

Rev. Rick Warren, Evangelical best-selling author, and former mega-pastor, has stirred up controversy with a now-deleted X ...

Why did Jesus tell people to make offerings in the Temple? Why did Paul call himself a Pharisee? The Bible’s answer might ...

A large, bronze statue of Jesus Christ sits in one of Florida’s state parks. But you’ll have to search the seafloor to find ...

Living as a Christian means going beyond, standing out and allowing the supernatural virtues of faith, hope and love to shine ...