Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you December 2, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary Make Advent loving and fun, with your focus on Jesus.
Unity is impossible? Here’s what a 450-Year-Old, 40-part motet can teach us December 1, 2023By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Arts & Culture, Commentary The richness of 40 distinct voices lifts the soul upward, but also outward.
Sometimes called ‘little Lent,’ Advent zeros in on preparation, which can include penitence December 1, 2023By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Feature, News, World News Advent marks the beginning of the church’s liturgical year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The name “Advent” hints at its meaning: It comes from the Latin word “advenire,” which translates to “to come to” or “to arrive.” The season begins Dec. 3 this year.
The St. Andrew Novena: Prayerful preparation for Christmas November 29, 2023By Anna Wilgenbusch OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Feature, News, World News For Father Edward Looney, president of the Mariological Society of America, said the St. Andrew Novena is “prayerful preparation” for Christmas.
Radio Interview: Hope for the holidays November 27, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Books, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Paul Jarzembowski offers inspiration and some practical advice for celebrating the holidays in a meaningful, hope-filled way.
Season of Joy: Parishes build community spirit; check out these special events this Christmas season November 27, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News From Italian cooking classes to musical performances and elaborate displays, this Christmas season offers something for all in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Pope: Contemplate greatness of God’s love in simplicity of a crèche November 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, Books, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi putting together the first Christmas crèche in a cave in Greccio, Italy, the Vatican publishing house compiled texts by Pope Francis about Nativity scenes and asked him to write a special introduction.
Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratification November 23, 2023By Scott P. Richert OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary What economists call “delayed gratification” is simply not part of American life anymore — and that’s as true of Catholics and other Christians as it is of the average American.
Question Corner: What are the rules for Catholics and Christmas trees? November 21, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary, Question Corner There are no strict right or wrong answers as to when a Catholic should put up or take down a Christmas tree.
Four ways to jump start your Eucharistic Revival November 15, 2023By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Eucharist This time of year offers us a prime opportunity for getting serious about our own personal revival in the Eucharist.
Radio Interview: Writer/director brings ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ to big screen in movie musical November 6, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, News, Radio Interview A new movie musical, “Journey to Bethlehem,” may be just what we need. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Adam Anders, writer, director and composer, about the new film, which opens in theaters Nov. 10.
Vatican Nativity scene to honor 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ creche October 30, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, News, Vatican, World News On the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi setting up the first Nativity scene, the creche in St. Peter’s Square in 2023 will come from the Diocese of Rieti, Italy, and pay tribute to the scene set up in the diocese in 1223.
