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This Christmas, rediscover silence and God
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

This Christmas, rediscover silence and God

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 24, 20173 min read
At Christmas we get to celebrate God made man in the fullness of time. May we one day be able to celebrate the God who lives in us and through us all the time. 
Keeping our focus on Him
BlogDust and Dewfall

Keeping our focus on Him

Father J. Collin PostonDecember 23, 20172 min read
Can you imagine your life without Christ? Without Jesus? How different everything – everything! – indeed would be.
Counting down to Christmas, snowmen, skewers, scarves, and an adoption trip memory (7 Quick Takes)
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Counting down to Christmas, snowmen, skewers, scarves, and an adoption trip memory (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20174 min read
Before I was a mother, I thought Christmas countdowns were cute and decorative and fun. Now I think they exist so parents can direct their children to the nearest countdown feature.
Archbishop Lori recalls Christmases past, looks back at 2017
Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary

Archbishop Lori recalls Christmases past, looks back at 2017

Christopher GuntyDecember 21, 20173 min read
Archbishop William E. Lori recalled that midnight Mass was the highlight of the family Christmas celebrations. The parish where he grew up had a particularly beautiful choir that helped make the Mass a memorable event, even as a kid.
Tidings of comfort and joy
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Tidings of comfort and joy

Rita BuettnerDecember 19, 20173 min read
This week we are lighting the pink candle on our Advent wreath as we say, “Gaudete!”
Suddenly Annie
CommentaryUnconditional

Suddenly Annie

Robyn BarberryDecember 18, 20173 min read
In this time of Advent, we are not just waiting for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but preparing for our role as a member of His Kingdom.
‘Lady Bird’ and the breakthrough of grace
CommentaryWord on Fire

‘Lady Bird’ and the breakthrough of grace

Bishop Robert BarronDecember 18, 20175 min read
Running underneath this complex story of love and conflict is religion, more precisely, Catholicism.
Eight is great, Christmas gifts, ping-pong in the dining room, a trumpet concert, and Ramen Around the Christmas Tree (7 Quick Takes)
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Eight is great, Christmas gifts, ping-pong in the dining room, a trumpet concert, and Ramen Around the Christmas Tree (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerDecember 14, 20174 min read
I’m big on celebrating birthdays, but Daniel challenges even me to appreciate the awesomeness of birthdays.
Question Corner: Burial of unbaptized/ Role of deacon
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Question Corner: Burial of unbaptized/ Role of deacon

Father Kenneth DoyleDecember 12, 20173 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about the burial of unbaptized persons in a Catholic cemetery and the role of deacon in parishes.
A little snow and a big idea
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A little snow and a big idea

Rita BuettnerDecember 11, 20172 min read
He couldn’t wait to bring that snowman to life.
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