This Advent and Christmas season, the time is right for us to rediscover that familiar story and experience God’s presence in a new way, knowing we are exactly where we need to be.
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Neapolitan crèches call us to see Christ wherever we are
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.
Can one Mass satisfy my Sunday and Christmas obligation in 2023?
You cannot “double dip” by attending a Christmas eve Mass that happens to be on Sunday and have this one Mass fulfill two obligations.
Sacraments, strategy help Catholics stay sober amid holidays, say experts
The Christmas season can be challenging for those in addiction recovery, but sacramental grace and practical strategies can keep those seeking sobriety on track, pastoral experts told OSV News.
A selection of Christmas movies
One promising way to get in the holiday mood is to watch a Christmas-themed movie. And, since yuletide films naturally tend to qualify as family-friendly, they can also provide an opportunity to gather the clan, make some popcorn and relax together.
Keep the candle lit: pouring out the greatest gift
The things we buy cannot replace quality time spent with loved ones.
Quirk of calendar requires two obligations for Masses at Christmas time
The Catholic faithful have an obligation to attend Mass twice between the afternoon of Dec. 23 and Dec. 25, to participate in Masses for the fourth Sunday of Advent, and for Christmas.
Powerful masterpiece: Beloved rendition of Handel’s Messiah coming to Baltimore Basilica
“My approach is one of electric white heat that can be so dramatic and inspirational,” said Polochick, a former longtime music professor at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore who has led the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra in Nebraska since 1998.
Vatican publishes schedule of papal Christmas liturgies
As Vatican workers continued to decorate the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square and to erect a platform for the Nativity scene, the office of papal liturgical ceremonies published the list of holiday Masses and prayer services Pope Francis would celebrate.
Radio Interview: Hope for the holidays
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
From Italian cooking classes to musical performances and elaborate displays, this Christmas season offers something for all in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Antonio Banderas: ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ shows simple message of love
A new musical retelling of Jesus Christ’s birth starring Antonio Banderas makes it “very easy and simple for families” to experience the wonder of the Nativity story, which at heart is about love, the actor told OSV News.