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Jeers to cheers
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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.
Counting down to Christmas in 7 Quick Takes
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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.
Every Advent gives you another chance
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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.
Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored
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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.
A new St. Nicholas to gather us to hearth and home
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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.
Tolkien, Chesterton, and the Adventure of Mission
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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.
Rejoice—even in an imperfect Advent journey
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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.
Christmas sweaters and lights, birthday celebrations, sharks, and rice (7 Quick Takes)
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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.
Singing for your supper at a Christmas carol-themed party
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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?
Gospel of Capra
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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.
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