Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15 For more pictures, goto Assumption Pictures. Today, August 15th, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ‘See the beauty of the daughter of Jerusalem, who ascended to heaven like the rising sun at dawn.’ — Benedictus antiphon from Daily Office For hundreds of years, Catholics … Read more
This Basilica Cathedral is one of three Basilicas built over the tombs of apostles of Jesus Christ. The other two are the Basilica of St. Peter, built over the tomb of St. Peter in Rome (St.Peter’s Basilica) and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela built over the tomb of St. James in Spain. Standing tall … Read more
The Jordan River is a river in Southwest Asia which flows into the Dead Sea. Historically and religiously, it is considered to be one of the world’s most sacred rivers. It is 251 kilometers (156 miles) long. In Bible,in the old testment, the Jordan appears as the scene of several miracles, the first taking place … Read more