May 15—Bartholomew is one of the lesser-known apostles, but his story is an impressive yet disturbing one if you believe the scholars of ancient times. Considered to be the same man as the "Nathanael" ...

The call of Nathaniel, also known as Bartholomew, tells us a lot about how disciples become apostles. A disciple is someone who is learning about Jesus. An apostle is someone who knows Jesus enough to ...

Peter Paul Rubens, St. Bartholomew, oil on panel, c. 1611. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. A Reflection for the Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle Find today’s readings here. If you were to consult a ...

Following the Western Church’s Calendar of Saints, Episcopalians celebrate the feast of St. Bartholomew on Aug. 24. This apostle is associated with the symbol of a knife since, according to legend, he ...

Pope Benedict XVI met with 30,000 pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his Oct. 4 general audience. Continuing his series of portraits of the Twelve Apostles, he spoke about the Apostle Bartholomew.

Bartholomew is one of the lesser-known apostles, but his story is an impressive yet disturbing one if you believe the scholars of ancient times. Considered to be the same man as the “Nathanael” ...