Mary of Bethany anointed the feet and hands of Jesus prior to the start of Passover, using spikenard oil, very precious and expensive. The anointing with spikenard was invaluable in protecting the ...

The subject of numerous controversies, she is defined by ambiguity, welcoming outcasts to the Church and provoking more ...

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus ... and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ ...

In an alternate spirit, it is also the day Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus with expensive perfume, showing her devotion to him – but also unknowingly preparing him for burial. Thursday ...

Bethany was a special place to Jesus, because it was where three of his dear friends lived — the siblings Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Mary, Martha and Lazarus invited Jesus and the apostles to their ...

Lady Gaga's provocative retellings of the Easter story in her songs bear remarkable similarities to events described in two gospels ...

READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 13 Daily Gospel, April 12 Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany ... Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed ...

Pope Francis’ complete name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was born in 1936. He served as Pope for 12 years, from March 13, 2013, until his passing on April 21, ...