In the Old Testament, the Father sent forth a special anointing of the Holy Spirit on particular people to help them fulfill a special mission. This can be seen in relation to priests, prophets ...

1241 The anointing with sacred chrism , perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop, signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit to the newly baptized, who has become a Christian, that is, one "anointed" by ...

For lack of knowledge, my people perish (Hosea 4:6), the Holy Bible declares. Similarly, King Jehosaphat reassured his people ...

St. Brigid’s Parish, Cabinteely: Weekday Masses are celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely on Monday, Tuesday, ...

Jim Dessicino, parish catechetical leader at the Parish of Saint Monica in Atlantic City, center, stands with Coadjutor ...

Jenny Weaver says, "There’s never been a person who is too far gone for the love and restorative power of Jesus Christ." ...

The baptism of Jesus was a part of His fulfilling all the Mosaic laws. His parents had presented Him as an infant in the ...

Prayers of anointing the land in Jesus Christ’s name spoken while pouring (pre-prepared) holy oil onto the ground. Prayers of inviting God through the holy spirit to come and fill the land with his ...

Pastor and author Tyler Staton believes the Holy Spirit is one of the most misunderstood and sidelined aspects of Western ...

A priest is asking for prayers for a man who assaulted him earlier this week during a Washington church service.

Amid global crises—war, forced migration, poverty, and trauma—true healing requires addressing physical, emotional, and ...