commeNTARY CommentaryWit & Wisdom Jeers to cheers Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 22, 20182 min read Christmas is a chance again to discover who we are. God came into the world in the form of a baby because God always comes into the world that way. BlogOpen Window Counting down to Christmas in 7 Quick Takes Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20185 min read Christmas is coming, and bit by bit we are getting ready. BlogOpen Window Every Advent gives you another chance Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20183 min read God knows we fail and gives us another chance, in Advent and in Confession. AppealBlogGiving Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored Development DepartmentDecember 20, 20182 min read In late November, Archbishop William E. Lori welcomed Ralph and Christine Arnold, and Dave and Kristen Kinkopf to his residence for a thank-you dinner in recognition of their service as 2018 Co-Chairs for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. CommentaryGuest Commentary A new St. Nicholas to gather us to hearth and home Brett RobinsonDecember 19, 20184 min read Perhaps we need a new, albeit very different, St. Nicholas. Someone who recognizes our poverty, a poverty of attention and time, and can fill our homes and hearts with something far more valuable than more screens and chocolate coins. CommentaryWord on Fire Tolkien, Chesterton, and the Adventure of Mission Bishop Robert BarronDecember 18, 20184 min read We Christians don’t stay in hobbit holes; we go on adventure. BlogOpen Window Rejoice—even in an imperfect Advent journey Rita BuettnerDecember 16, 20182 min read It’s the third week of Advent, and Christmas—which seemed so far off just a few weeks ago—is looming large. BlogOpen Window Christmas sweaters and lights, birthday celebrations, sharks, and rice (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerDecember 14, 20185 min read We were invited to wear ugly Christmas sweaters to a work meeting, and somehow I realized I didn’t own a Christmas sweater. BlogOpen Window Singing for your supper at a Christmas carol-themed party Rita BuettnerDecember 10, 20183 min read ’Tis the season for Christmas treats, Christmas parties, and Christmas caroling. So why not wrap them all into one delectable, delightful experience? AmenAmen McMullen CommentaryCommentaryLocal News Gospel of Capra Paul McMullenDecember 10, 20184 min read This year the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life” hit closer to home than ever for Managing Editor Paul McMullen. Previous 1 … 217 218 219 … 279 Next