![James Tissot, ‘The Exhortation to the Apostles’ James Tissot, ‘The Exhortation to the Apostles’](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240712110716_598ce9ec88012120caeb518e1446b9a386a08975a263a977062dadd6a187378a.jpg)
Results from Tag: 'apostles'
![James Tissot, ‘The Exhortation to the Apostles’ James Tissot, ‘The Exhortation to the Apostles’](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240712110716_598ce9ec88012120caeb518e1446b9a386a08975a263a977062dadd6a187378a.jpg)
![Clockwise from left: the Blessed Sacrament, peonies and Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Holy Spirit window in St. Peter’s Basilica Clockwise from left: the Blessed Sacrament, peonies and Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Holy Spirit window in St. Peter’s Basilica](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230527120520_a6f2978d6e9897083ab0e71948d4ede2571cf7b7650a176b6dc0fb80fdd5a340.png)
![Domenico Ghirlandaio, “Calling of the First Apostles,” 1481 Domenico Ghirlandaio, “Calling of the First Apostles,” 1481](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230122100124_6d0b3344a9caf5fdf57507134391b3027d6527753ffc9344f8806e0e4d9a9d61.jpg)
Jesus Calls the First Apostles
SCRIPTURES & ART: Jesus begins his ministry from ‘Galilee of the Gentiles,’ calling Apostles on the way to perpetuate that ministry.
![“The Twelve Apostles” from the Gerona Beatus, ca. 975 “The Twelve Apostles” from the Gerona Beatus, ca. 975](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20210427020444_3d56fbca2e8a9588537de878c9d6c22e259dc1fa2596741f815adfb7a1c895d0.jpg)
To Rise With Christ, We Must Die With Christ
“No slave is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you.” (John 15:20)
![12th-century Cappadocian fresco of Christ and the Apostles 12th-century Cappadocian fresco of Christ and the Apostles](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2020082722088_ef1c58150654677b1f79f496377bb84636410a42eb101f8b4dd173b8aec82153.jpeg)
What Does It Mean to Say the Church is “Apostolic?”
“What Christ entrusted to the Apostles, they in turn handed on by their preaching and writing, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to all generations, until Christ returns in glory.” (CCC 96)
![Jim Caviezel (l) portrays St. Luke in Paul, Apostle of Christ, which also stars James Faulkner (r) in the title role. Jim Caviezel (l) portrays St. Luke in Paul, Apostle of Christ, which also stars James Faulkner (r) in the title role.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20200827140840_d6d5e730e663c1fdd6c2e2f4658ba36f9ba73fa7a84cd2ea0f71d3b33263ac3d.jpeg)
Interview: Jim Caviezel Goes Back to the Bible in ‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’
The ‘Passion of the Christ’ actor talks about the challenges of playing iconic roles and why good movies aren’t always family-friendly.
![“The Synaxis of the Holy and the Most Praiseworthy Twelve Apostles”, 14th century, Pushkin Museum “The Synaxis of the Holy and the Most Praiseworthy Twelve Apostles”, 14th century, Pushkin Museum](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20200827190824_3dbcff6e36e5d7b7509207fad13f0ffd37d65a34686b36a168ccbea106f044be.jpeg)
Where Are the 12 Apostles Now?
It's especially exciting when archaeologists can throw new light on the actual resting place of an apostle.
![Detail of Appearance of Jesus Christ to Maria Magdalena by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1835). Detail of Appearance of Jesus Christ to Maria Magdalena by Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1835).](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20200828020816_7527a40f4da64404e6abfe4f7f40a59c43de901e7275942de2427a37bd51b743.jpeg)
St. Mary Magdalene Gets a Feast-Day Upgrade
Pope Francis decreed that the ‘Apostle to the Apostles’ July 22 day will be a ‘feast day’ instead of a ‘memorial.’
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Pope on Holy Wednesday: ‘See the Signs of the Resurrection’
Pope Francis centered his catechesis on the upcoming Easter Triduum on April 1.