The late scripture scholar Sulpician Fr. Raymond Brown frequently raised eyebrows when he said, “There are no predictions of Jesus, as we know him, anywhere in the Hebrew Scriptures.” I was taught the ...

Now let’s review some of the prophecies about the birth of Jesus: Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) fulfilled: (Matthew 2:1) (Luke 2:4-6). Messiah would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14) ...

Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From ...

The exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is a contested topic among historians and theologians alike. But regardless of whether Jesus was born on December 25 or not, most Christian denominations agree ...

At the Christmas Eve vigil Mass, ask your pastor to read all 25 verses in Matthew's Gospel rather than using the shorter form that skips over the genealogy. I know proclaiming Matthew's genealogy can ...