The Gospel accounts show that the men initially ignored the women’s declaration of a risen Jesus because, according to the Gospel of Luke, “their words seemed like nonsense.” Some of the ...

In today’s Gospel, Our Lord sets forth for us the power of love. If we tap into it and draw from its riches, we are able to ...

The risen Lord reigns, and one day everyone will recognize his rule (Phil. 2:9–11). Finally, because Jesus has been raised from the dead, he has an ongoing work as the Great High Priest and King ...

Part of the appeal of Risen, co-written by director Kevin Reynolds and Paul Aiello, was that it took a history-driven approach to the Jesus story, rather than a mythological one. "I grew up with ...

BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: Now, “writing” religious icons. In the Orthodox Christian ... I belong more to the Russian school myself. “Christ is risen, Christ is risen.” In the Eastern Church ...

The Gospel of Matthew 28:5-6 reads, "The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, just as he said.

In today’s first reading, Peter and John, now fully invested as Jesus’s disciples, are easily able to heal a crippled man. They have seen and engaged with the risen Christ, they believe ...

This Easter, a great many sermons will focus on the risen Jesus meeting Mary Magdalene in the garden. It’s a profoundly moving tale that has inspired artists and authors through the centuries. Mary’s ...

Pope Francis’ Easter Sunday homily called Christians to actively seek the Risen Jesus in their daily lives. St. Peter's Basilica is adorned with yellow floral arrangements for Easter Sunday ...