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The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception states that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. The Catholic Church, particularly the Latin Rite, follows the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, which states that Mary was conceived without original sin. Other denominations that follow it include some Anglicans and Eastern Orthodox Churches, though the understanding and formulation differ, and many other Protestant denom...

The Immaculate Conception is the dogma that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin. This doctrine states that Mary was preserved from the "stain of sin" from the first moment of her conception through a unique grace from God, granted in anticipation of her role as the mother of Jesus. The Immaculate Conception is celebrated annually on December 8th as a solemn feast day, whose observance began with a Papal encyclical by...

The Virgin Mary gave her name to a 14-year old girl near Lourdes, stating: "I am the Immaculate Conception." Lourdes is a town in southwestern France, in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. It’s known for the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Lourdes, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. Each year, millions visit the Grotto of Massabielle (Grotto of the Apparitions) where, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared 18 times (between...

STORY of AMERICA — Unravel the mysteries of Mesoamerica and travel back to unveil two of its great ancient cultures and civilizations—the Maya and the Olmecs. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. e4.

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Widely revered across the spectrum of Western Christianity—including by Catholics, Protestants, and Anglicans—Saint Augustine (354-430) is one of the most influential Church Fathers and theologians.

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What is the relationship between Jesus’ teaching and identity? E172. 

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This Testament tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

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The exploits and Legacy of English sea explorer, navigator, and adventurer Henry Hudson.

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In the Gospel of Mark (6:4), Jesus says, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household". Jesus said this in Nazareth, where he was rejected by his family and neighbors. The people of his home town knew Jesus well, but they didn't believe who he was. They called him "the son of Mary" to reject his virgin birth and Messianic claims. Jesus was unable to perform miracles in Naz...

The Gospel of Mark (Chapter 4) is a teaching by Jesus about the importance of "paying attention to what you hear" and that "with the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more". This means that the quality and attention you give to understanding spiritual things will determine how much more is revealed to you, and conversely, a lack of attention will result in receiving less. The principle is that what one brin...

The STORY of AMERICA — Embark on a fascinating, epic trek back to the incredible and enthralling pre-European period of the United States to uncover the Pre-Columbian and Ancestral Puebloan truths of Cahokia (Illinois), Mesa Verde (Colorado), and Chaco Canyon (New Mexico). Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra — The STORY of AMERICA.

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What was the influence of Buddhism on the preacher from Galilee? The lost years refers to the time in Jesus's life between his childhood and the beginning of his ministry, a period not described in the Gospels. Following the New Testament accounts of Jesus' young life, there is a gap of about 18 years in his story. The best known and most popular explanation for the Nazarene's hidden years, is by far, his supposed travels to India,...

The missing years refers to the period of Jesus's life between his childhood and the beginning of his ministry, a period not described in the New Testament. Following the Gospel accounts of Jesus' young life, there is a gap of about 18 years in his story. What was he up to? Ee109. 

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An 84-year-old woman who was a pious fixture in Jerusalem, never left the temple, worshiping there day and night, fasting and praying. According to the Gospel of Luke, the Prophetess Anna appears during the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulf...

According to the Gospel of Luke, the Holy Spirit has made the prophet Simeon—a righteous and devout man—a promise that he won't die until he has seen the Messiah. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn sons and the m...

Not long after the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary adhered to three Jewish ceremonies: Circumcision, performed on the eighth day, for all male children; Purification from childbirth for Mary, 40 days after her son's birth; and Consecration of the firstborn in the Temple, in recognition that the firstborn son belongs to the Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, co...

Also called Candlemas or Hypapante (Eastern Orthodoxy) or The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this feast day involves blessing candles symbolizing Christ as light. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2nd, marks 40 days after Christmas, commemorating when Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, fulfilling Jewish Mosaic Law for consecration of firstborn son...

Still searching for the Northwest Passage while on his final expedition in 1611, Henry Hudson (1565 –1611 lost at sea) became the first European to see the Hudson Strait and the immense Hudson Bay in Northern Canada, but then suddenly, most of his crew mutinied. Why? He was one of the greatest explorers of the New World, with several geographical locations named for him. Unfortunately, Hudson, along with seven of his crew and...

We continue investigating the mid-to-late second century apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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