Matthew also says that after Herod dies from an illness, Joseph, Mary and Jesus do not return to Bethlehem. Instead, they travel north to Nazareth in Galilee, which is modern-day Nazareth in Israel.

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The task of bringing the church back to life falls to Alvin H. Butz Inc., and there’s a lot to be done. In the worship area, ...

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According to the Bible, although government is exercised by human beings, the one who exercises supreme governmental ...

The altar at the Sacrifice of the Mass and the manger of Bethlehem communicate and facilitate ... the Eucharist at each and every single Mass: Jesus comes down to us and is truly with us in ...

For almost as long as Christianity itself, people have been trying to figure out what happened with the Star of Bethlehem. And the light they had seen rising led them to the spot where the infant was.

The Harlem Renaissance author spent her last years writing about the ancient king. Six decades after her death, her ...

24, 2024. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call via AP) BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — A church whose congregation has roots going back to the 19th century is closing and donating hundreds of thousands of dollars ...

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Today you might only know the phrase “the 12 days of Christmas” from the popular carol. Few people still observe all 12 days, ...