In the story found in Matthew 2:1-12, we find two stark reactions to the news of Jesus’ birth. The magi responded with hope, ...

As the feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6 approaches, we once again meet the mysterious Magi, bearing gold, frankincense and myrrh. Gregory Elder, a Redlands resident, is professor emeritus of history ...

Scholars have provided different interpretations of who the “wise men” were who visited Jesus soon after his birth. Christmas nativity scenes around the world feature a familiar cast of characters: ...

By Greg Kozera We just celebrated the feast of the Three Kings (the Magi) also called Epiphany. The kings saw a star at its rising and followed it to find baby Jesus, the Savior. For some religions, ...

COMMENTARY: The first witnesses of Christ’s birth show how vigilance and humility lead the heart to recognize God’s saving ...

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Jan. 6, 2025, the Solemnity of the Epiphany. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said ...

Q: We are told that Mary, mother of Jesus, placed him in a manger. What exactly is a manger? C.L., Sherman, Texas ...

The holiday commemorates the Feast of the Epiphany and the Biblical story of the day the three wise men, or Magi, visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem and brought him gifts. The Three Kings, from left, ...

Scholars have provided different interpretations of who the 'wise men' were who visited Jesus soon after his birth. Christophe Lehenaff/Collection Moment via Getty images Christmas Nativity scenes ...

Christmas Nativity scenes around the world feature a familiar cast of characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, an angel or two, some barnyard animals, shepherds and, of course, the three wise men led by a ...