Shaun McAfee writes that each passing Advent helps him to consider the conditions and anxieties of the first Christmas, which is why praying the Joyful Mysteries with heartfelt contemplation comes as a timely advantage. There is no mistake or coincidence that the
For many, getting to the store has become more difficult due to COVID-19, but no need to stress. In their 2020 Christmas gift guide, Our Sunday Visitor has several inspiring suggestions to foster the faith of every member of the family. Gift
U.S. Catholic parishes, schools and groups have been collecting items since the fall to share Christmas joy in small packages for children in poverty-stricken nations and will deliver the gift boxes to local drop-off centers during Box of Joy Week, Nov. 7-15.
A new postage stamp for Christmas shows detail from an 18th-century Peruvian painting of Our Lady of Guapulo. The ornate image of Mary holding the infant Jesus by an unknown artist in Cuzco, Peru, is from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum
Gretchen R. Crowe reflects on keeping Christmas with us throughout the year. She writes, “When we follow his commandments — especially to love the Lord, our God, with all of our heart, soul and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Members of St. Anne Parish in Cow Island, Louisiana, gave their neighbors a Christmas blessing from the heavens, so to speak. Working with a local crop-dusting service, a young parishioner, 70 other parishioners and their pastor, Father Matthew Barzare,
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The light of peace, hope and salvation brought into the world with the birth of Jesus is stronger than the darkness of war and despair, but spreading that light requires the cooperation of every person of good will,
PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — In a world and culture that makes believers weary and wary, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of the United States in a Christmas pastoral message reminded all of the faithful that Jesus didn’t have it so easy himself, being born
Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Jesus' birth.
The grace of God revealed in the birth of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem
Editorial director for periodicals and Catholic mom Gretchen Crowe reflects on how passing on the Faith with her children during the Advent and Christmas seasons makes the time even better. She writes: “We kneel before the manger, genuflect in the presence of