USPS ‘Virgin and Child’ stamp features one of world’s most revered images December 7, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, News, World News Every two years the U.S. Postal Service issues a traditional first-class Christmas stamp showing Mary and Jesus, and this year’s stamp features an oil-on-panel painting from the first half of the 16th century titled “Virgin and Child.”
‘O Holy Night’ tops all hymns used in churches in December, according to poll December 6, 2022By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, News, World News The Christmas carol “O Holy Night” ranked first in a list of hymns most played in December at Christian churches in the United States.
What to give the Lord December 6, 2022By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Vocations We can’t evangelize without putting ourselves out on a limb, any more than a person in sales can avoid the risk of getting turned down.
The Christmas Star: Science and faith explore the possibilities December 6, 2022By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Deacon David Ludwikoski looks at the story of the Epiphany from two viewpoints: as a scientist and a person of faith.
Keep the creche in Christmas, pope urges December 5, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.
Emmet Cahill to perform in Baynesville December 1, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Christmas, Local News, News Emmet Cahill, an Irish tenor featured in the Celtic Thunder singing group, will perform a special “Christmas in Ireland” concert Dec. 4 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville.
Vatican announces Pope Francis’ end-of-year liturgy schedule December 1, 2022By Robert Duncan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, News, Vatican, World News With most of the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic removed, Pope Francis is scheduled to return to a full slate of public liturgies in December and January.
What are you waiting for? November 30, 2022By Deacon B. Curtis Turner Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Christmas, Commentary, Feature Perhaps, if we are excited enough as a faith community, someone else may get curious and that person may be drawn to Christ.
Catholic Charities celebrates Christmas all December with the free gift of ‘Comfort & Joy’ November 30, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Catholic Charities is providing free daily gifts including holiday-themed games and trivia, mini-concerts from local standouts such as The Baltimore Ravens Marching Ravens Band, a live music concert featuring Baltimore legend Ursula Ricks, and interactive baking challenges by presenting sponsor McCormick & Company.
Don’t begrudge newcomers at Christmas. Welcome them. November 29, 2022By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Parishioners may see some unfamiliar faces in church during Advent and Christmas. Instead of thinking begrudgingly that they may be sitting in “your” pew, it might be better to welcome them with open arms.
Greatest gift of love November 29, 2022By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Wit & Wisdom The season upon us now, Advent, is a time to prepare our minds and hearts to celebrate the coming of God into our world.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Making the most of Advent November 28, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Father Mark Bialek, pastor at St. John in Westminster, joins Catholic Review Radio to talk about what Advent is all about and how we can make the best of this season of spiritual preparation.
