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Advent

Neapolitan crèches call us to see Christ wherever we are

December 10, 2023
By Emily Stimpson Chapman
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary, Feature

The detailing of each and every piece of the presepe found along the Via San Gregorio Armeno is exact and minute, the work of artists who spend years honing their craft.

This Advent, echo John the Baptist: ‘Behold the Lamb!’

December 9, 2023
By Father Patrick Briscoe
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary

John the Baptist cries out to us, like parents urging their children, saying “This is the Lord!”

A new baby for Advent

December 7, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Commentary, Open Window

There is nothing like that wait for the baby to arrive, especially in those final hours before the birth.

Archbishop exhorts Advent vigilance as national shrine’s Holy Door sealed

December 6, 2023
By Julie Asher
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Feature, News, World News

Archbishop Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, was the main celebrant of the Mass, which included his blessing and sealing the basilica’s entrance door as a Holy Door for the Catholic Church’s Holy Year 2025, which has as its theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Message of Peace Light, now in U.S., seen as more urgent amid Israel-Hamas war

December 4, 2023
By Alicia Venter
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Crisis in Israel, Feature, News, World News

As Catholics across the New York metropolitan area were given the opportunity to light their first candle of the Advent season the weekend of Dec. 2-3, a flame drawn from a source that dates back 1,000 years arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens.

Radio Interview: Hound of the Lord

December 4, 2023
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Books, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints

Eleanor Bourg Nicholson’s new children’s book, “The Hound of the Lord,” creatively retells the inspiring story of St. Dominic from the perspective of the saint’s ever-watchful canine companion, “Torch.”

Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, pope suggests

December 4, 2023
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News

The Advent call for “vigilance” does not mean staying awake and watchful out of fear, but rather out of a longing for the coming of the Lord, Pope Francis wrote.

Spend this Advent season with the saints

December 3, 2023
By Bert Ghezzi
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Saints

Advent prepares us for Jesus’ coming at Christmas and for his coming into our lives afresh. And no one knows how to get ready to welcome Christ better than the saints.

Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you

December 2, 2023
By 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, 2023
By 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, 2023
By 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, 2023
By 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.

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