The Gospel of the Second Sunday of Lent always features Jesus’ Transfiguration. Why the Transfiguration is so important in the context of Lent is suggested at the end of today’s Gospel from Mark ...

And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. — Luke 24:51We have no corresponding experience to the events in Our Lord’s life after the ...

For Western Christians and Orthodox who follow the New Calendar (that is, most American Orthodox, but not us Old Calendar people), today is the feast of the Transfiguration of Christ. Here, from ...

Francis released his message for the journey that prepares for Easter, a “time of grace” to experience listening to Jesus, together, not alone, like the disciples in the Gospel episode of the ...

Upon Mount Tabor, Jesus revealed to his disciples a heavenly mystery. While living among them he had spoken of the kingdom and of his second coming in glory, but to banish from their hearts any ...

Over the years, visitors have traveled up Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide to watch the sunrise over the pristine, rocky landscape. But now, Mount Sinai, a site held sacred by Jews, Christians, and ...