Isaiah 53 is known as the synoptic Gospel of the Old Testament, written more than 400 years before Jesus was born. Yet, it ...
This is the latest in a Saturday series of stories and photographs featuring local holiday traditions. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – For those observing Orthodox Christmas, it's a time of self-reflection, prayer ...
Consider just a few examples this Christmas season. Writing about 700 B.C., Micah the prophet stated: "But you, O Bethlehem ...
The opening chapters of Matthew and Luke introduce us to Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, conceived by the Holy Spirit and ...
There are a number of ways in which God has foreshadowed the work of Christ in the Eucharist. He has done so through the various signs of bread and wine in the Old Testament, Abram’s interaction ...
To give a proper perspective on the New Covenant sacrament of reconciliation instituted by Christ, we will explore the Old Testament prefiguration of this sacrament. In the next column ...
When you think of Jesus, what image comes to mind? Is He a baby in a manger, a man on a cross, the King of heaven? What if ...
Jesus birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God s decision ...
The Catholic calendar has several ways to divide the Christmas season. The Church’s Western liturgical tradition sees ...
Pastor Jeremiah Johnston reflects on Hebrews 10:5-7, a conversation between Jesus and God at the incarnation of Christ. Jesus ...
The word “hell” in Christian tradition is a catchall term encompassing a variety of New Testament references to consequences ...