Neapolitan crèches call us to see Christ wherever we are December 10, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By Alicia Venter OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Conflict in the Middle East, 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 2023By 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, 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.
