Wise men from the East: “Historical facts fit Matthew’s account perfectly”
Fr. Dwight Longenecker says the Magi were real, and that it matters.
Fr Dwight Longenecker
Fr Dwight Longenecker is the author of Mystery of the Magi-The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men Read his blog, browse his books and be in touch atdwightlongenecker.com
Latest articles by Fr Dwight Longenecker
Where are the relics of the three wise men?
The shrine at Cologne is gorgeous, indeed; are the Magi within?
A Catholic’s Guide to the Post-Orlando Shouting Matches
3 principles to help guide us through the emotional debate following last week's tragic shooting
Mass? What’s the Point?
Could we use some practice in turning away from ourselves, at least once a week?
Pope Francis vs Francis Underwood
Like a perverted parody of Saints Francis and Clare, the Underwoods are all appetite, constructing what cannot stand
The Sacrifice of the Mass Is More Than a Fellowship Meal
By making the focus of the Mass a community gathering, some have inadvertently shifted the focus away from the cross of Christ
The Mystery of Mary, Motherhood and Sexuality
Mother Mary reminds us that the grace of motherhood dignifies and beautifies both women and men
Is It Time for a US Christian Democracy Party?
Perhaps the decay of the two main parties is the best thing to happen to the American political scene
Poland’s Passion, a Pope and Divine Providence
It was in the midst of the greatest darkness the human race has seen — the agony of Auschwitz in Poland and the tortured passion of the Polish people — that God has brought the greatest light
Maximilian Kolbe and the Redemption of Auschwitz
A pilgrimage to the site of the Polish priest's martyrdom reminds the author that violence can never win
Mobility and the Marriage Mess
People today are on the move — and not just geographically — with disastrous consequences for marriage and family life
Finding Joy in the Marriage Mess
There's a simple solution to our crisis—simple, but not easy
PHOTOS: Did We Experience a Divine Mercy Miracle?
An unexplained phenomenon revealed in photographs taken on our parish pilgrimage
Mother Angelica’s Mad Method
What is "entrepreneurial Catholicism"? In the Catholic Church, don’t wait to be asked and don’t wait to be thanked, just do it!
The Resurrection and the Death of Atheism
Jesus rose from the dead. How's that for evidence that God exists?
6 Good Reasons to Abstain from Meat on Fridays
Go on, be a "fish eater" on Fridays; it will help your whole week
Restoring the Vertical and the Heavenly in the Post-Vatican II Church
Our worship must reflect the cross, with horizontal outreach to each other, and vertical outreach to heaven
Customer Service With a Supernatural Edge
The train driver delivered service with a smile and a prayer and so brought the supernatural into the natural world
Beauty Is the Language of Worship
Churches should speak of God's beauty, glory and majesty
Praying for Politicians, Presidents and Queens
. . .because they certainly need it