Back in 2015, newly engaged, I signed on the dotted line (and initialed about 135 times) before departing from the cozy conference room with a new-to-me house. Before I left, the former owner looked at me and said, “What are you going
Gretchen R. Crowe, editor-in-chief of OSV News, writes about the latest goings-on in her house: namely the nighttime wanderings of her 3- and 5-year-olds. She writes: “We probably should be more firm with the bigs about staying in their beds all night.
In his latest column, Father Patrick Briscoe reflects on the two remarkable things that happen when Christmas falls on a Sunday, as it does this year. He writes: “First, we end up with an extra tie to the Lord’s Paschal Mystery. When
A reader asks: “The pastor at my parish does not allow us to celebrate Christmas during Advent. He tells us not to decorate our homes and forbids any parties on Church grounds until Dec. 25. Is this right?” Monsignor Charles Pope answers:
Benedictine Father J. Augustine Wetta writes about an Advent retreat he was giving three years ago at a parish in Washington state. During his talk, a homeless man burst through the doors of the church, strolled down the center aisle and plopped
The season of Advent is a moment of grace to help believers stop being presumptuous and pretending to be self-sufficient, Pope Francis said.
There is only one way to begin a new life: "the way of humility -- to be purified from the
As we enter into Advent, OSV publisher Scott Richert explores the Gospel reading for the First Monday of Advent, in which hear the story of the centurion who called upon Jesus to heal his dying servant: “The Church places the words of
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” is undoubtedly one of the most beloved Christmas carols. Whether it echoes in hearts from its use in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany liturgies, or from the dulcet tones of Bing Crosby’s crooning, the hymn brings many to
Editor Father Patrick Briscoe discusses the very mission of not only Advent but our entire lives — namely, seeing the Holy Face of Jesus: “In Advent, we meditate on the mystery of the Holy Face. God is not distant, faceless or hidden:
In the Diocese of Nashville, Bishop J. Mark Spalding has asked Catholics to focus on the Holy Family this Advent.
"The idea came up in praying over the season of Advent and challenges in our world today," Bishop Spalding said.
The diocese has launched