This Sunday gospel lectionary reading for Lent 5 in Year C takes a break from our reading of Luke's gospel to focus on the ...

While the anecdote concerning the prostitute Mary Magdalene is deeply moving, the compassion and forgiveness which Jesus shared with her was a part of his communion with everyone whom he helped, ...

Mary anointing his feet. No one has an issue with ... The world is less familiar with this view of Jesus. Yet this is the Jesus the world will soon see. Did you know that the second coming is ...

Mary anoints the feet of Jesus with expensive oil in order that he might be glorified. The Disciples are horrified at the extravagance of the gesture but they are thinking like the rich people who ...

In today's Gospel, Mary of Bethany responds with heartfelt thanksgiving after Jesus restores her brother Lazarus to life. Her response is as extravagant as the gift she has received! She anoints Jesus ...

Among these sacred items, anointing oil and wooden nativity ... Families gather to place Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in the manger, surrounded by shepherds, wise men, and animals.