Expecting a miracle: Advent by the Nativity scene December 7, 2024By Susan M. Erschen OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary A Christmas tradition started by St. Francis may help us keep our focus more on the coming miracle than the latest sales. The beloved saint from Assisi taught us to live simply and care for the poor, including through the Nativity scene.
New papal preacher tells pope, cardinals: Don’t be closed to change December 6, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News At 53 years old, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, the new preacher of the papal household, was among the youngest in the Vatican audience hall when he told Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia: be open to change.
Christmas celebratory again in Holy Land amid ongoing war; patriarch urges pilgrims to return December 5, 2024By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News Christmas this season in the Holy Land will be celebratory, despite ongoing bloodshed and war, the patriarchs of the Holy Land said, as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa encouraged pilgrims to come back to the birthplace of Jesus.
Picture Perfect December 4, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church As we walk toward Christmas, may we try to view this season as one of opportunity rather than obligation, being open to the journey and to the ways we can give and receive.
13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude December 4, 2024By Marge Fenelon OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary Here are 13 traditions and devotions that can make our Advent more meaningful and fruitful.
Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus December 2, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope Francis said.
Seasonal musical feast prepared for Catholics in Archdiocese of Baltimore December 2, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Musicians and musical directors have prepared a wide array of performances to treat worshipers during the Catholic calendar’s most joyous time of the year.
Gift ideas: Shopping for a six-foot stuffed goose? November 29, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Commentary, Open Window Christmas is coming, and ads are everywhere. My social media feed is full of gift suggestions that make me wonder who they think I’m buying gifts for this year.
Lost and found November 29, 2024By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature During Advent, let us allow the Lord to break through barriers that prevent us from receiving and giving love. This can happen when we make an unburdening confession of our sins.
‘A’ is for Advent November 27, 2024By Father J. Collin Poston Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Dust and Dewfall Pray today and this week about how God is calling you to witness to Advent, to observe Advent, to pray this Advent. Seriously. For without Advent, it is impossible to truly understand Christmas.
Holiday spending, Catholic style November 27, 2024By Phil Lenahan OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary It’s important to share in a spirit of generosity during the Christmas season. It’s just that we need to re-examine what it means to be truly generous.
Four ways to follow St. Joseph this Advent November 26, 2024By Father Michael Ackerman OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary This Advent presents an opportunity to increase our desire to emulate this great saint so loved by Our Lady and Our Savior.
