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The title “Mother of God” is the Western church’s equivalent of the ancient Eastern title Theotokos, which means “God-bearer.” In 431, the Council of Ephesus sanctioned the title Theotokos for Mary as a way of declaring and protecting the divinity of Christ. The title declares the most important truth about Mary: She is the Mother of God. More »
Brothers and sisters, let us join with the Holy Father and Christians around the world in praying for these special needs: More »
When I was in college, I dreaded semester finals. Sometimes, I had three finals on one day. When I graduated, I was glad because I thought my testing days were over. I was wrong. More »
In any age, the murder of innocent, defenseless children is an unspeakable horror. Who of us could not be moved to great sorrow—even anger—by such acts of violence? How could Herod order such an abominable act? More »
No doubt about it, the church today faces many obstacles. But imagine for a moment some of the obstacles that faced the first generation of Christians. More »
Today is a day for all the children of God to sing for joy. Christ, our Savior, is born today in a humble stable. More »
Christmas trees go up the day after Thanksgiving and go out the day after Christmas, just before the ritual of returning and exchanging gifts. The time in between is a flurry of parties, shopping, and school events. More »
Mary’s visit to Elizabeth shortly after the annunciation is usually understood as a mission to assist her elder relative in preparation for the birth of John the Baptist. More »