The pre-baptismal anointing with the oil of catechumens signifies cleansing and strengthening; the anointing of the sick expresses healing ... A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal ...

During the Mass, the bishop blesses the Oil of Chrism that will be used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Anointing of the sick or dying ... cleansing with water, a symbol of baptism.

In the Catholic tradition, oils serve a variety of purposes. There are holy oils used in the sacraments — the oil of the sick ...

Eugenio Alliata's office in Jerusalem resembles any archaeology workshop that prefers fieldwork. On the overcrowded shelves, ...

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...

The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...

Explore the Lenten symbols at St. Anne Church in North Little Rock, each representing a moment in Jesus' journey, as prepared by Hannah Woeltje.

What new symbols do we need today? Sometimes new ideas require fresh images, especially when one tries to discern the signs and places where God was present.

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Katniss's mockingjay pin is the rebels' symbol in The Hunger Games, but Sunrise on the Reaping reveals its deeper history.

Thankfully the symbols they use are (mostly) universal, so once you've learned what each represents (as we explain below) you shouldn't have any problems no matter what you find in your laundry basket ...

The murder of Shanann Watts and her two young daughters was a crime so shocking it sent ripples round the globe. Shanann, 34, was pregnant and excited about having a brother for four-year-old ...