David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

The 113th annual celebration of the Baptism of Jesus Christ is expected to draw thousands to Tarpon Springs. Stella Bilirakis, 15, will continue a family tradition when she releases a dove over ...

Today we celebrate the baptism of Jesus. Mark describes the event with a few key details—Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan River; the heavens part; the Spirit descends like a dove and a ...

On the day of your baptism the Heavenly Father acknowledges you as his own dear child. Scripture says, “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized ...

Joseph Cooley, 18, a senior at Tarpon Springs High School, retrieved the cross during the 111th Epiphany celebration On Friday. Cooley was one of 48 boys who dove into Spring Bayou at the largest ...

In determining why a dove should be suitable to indicate the presence of the Holy Ghost, Andrewes declares that he will not go to a natural historian like Pliny, but to one of the Church Fathers, ...

A California pastor is on a mission to hold the biggest mass baptism in world history. Mark Francey of Oceans Church in San Juan Capistrano, California, is gearing up for Baptize America, a one ...

Vatican City, Jan 10, 2016 / 05:35 am. In his Sunday Angelus remarks Pope Francis stressed the importance of both knowing and celebrating the day of our baptism, since it is through the sacrament ...