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Christmas is a season full of joy and happiness. Families gather and spend special, meaningful time together. This should be a time where ... continue reading
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Pope Francis's 'Urbi et Orbi' message (Full Text) Watch
Pope Francis on Christmas Day said the commemoration of Christ's birth is an occasion to remember and pray for every child who suffers due ... continue reading
Pope Francis sends powerful message out on Christmas Watch
Pope Francis said the birth of Jesus is an invitation for all Christians to imitate him in reaching out to embrace the vulnerable and all ... continue reading
A beautiful prayer to help with Christmas disappointment Watch
Since you came to Jesus, you've prayed, you've had faith in the Lord and you've done the best you could to meet God halfway - but now, near ... continue reading
The world's suffering little ones - don't forget them this Christmas Watch
Imagine hearing a knock at your front door. As you open the door, to your great surprise you see a baby lying in front of you. Without ... continue reading
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During Advent, we should prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus like we joyfully prepare our homes for a visit from a family member or ... continue reading
An Advent Story: A Man Who Loved Christ to Tears
After a long pause, John told me about a terrible fire-fight he'd experienced in the war. He didn't describe any of the details. There was ... continue reading
On the True Spirit of Advent Watch
Last Sunday, we Catholics began a new liturgical year, entering once again into the season of Advent, which is a period of preparation for ... continue reading
Irish priest: Christians should stop saying 'Christmas' and 'Easter' Watch
An Irish Catholic priest has asked Christians to give up the words 'Christmas' and 'Easter,' because they have been hijacked by secular ... continue reading
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Advent? What is it all about
The word Advent derives from the Latin word meaning coming. The Lord is coming. We may reflect that every year at this time we celebrate his coming , so that in a sense we can lose the feeling of expectancy and joyful anticipation, because at the end of the season, everything seems to return to pretty much the same routine. If that is the case, then our preparation may have been lacking ... continue reading
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The Christmas Story
To become the mother of the Savior, Mary "was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role."132 The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as "full of grace". In fact, in order for Mary to be able to give the free assent of her faith to the announcement of her vocation, it was necessary that she be wholly borne by God's grace... continue reading
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Advent Daily Readings
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some of the hectic business of the holiday season, and to quietly reflect on the promise of the baby born in Bethlehem 2000 years ago. The Bible readings listed below relate to the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, light in the darkness, and the coming of the promised Messiah. continue reading
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Advent Reflection - Day 1 - The First Sunday of Advent Watch
Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 1 - The First Sunday of AdventDo you know what Advent is really for? We begin the season of Advent ... continue reading
The Advent Calendar Watch
An Advent calendar has become a tradition for many families when celebrating Advent and the Christmas season. Young children are full of ... continue reading
Sinner or saint God loves you, Pope Francis says on Christmas Eve Watch
Vatican City, (CNA) - A person's weakness and sin does not change Christ's love for them, and Catholics should strive to treat others the ... continue reading
St. Stephen's martyrdom shows 'true meaning of Christmas,' Pope Francis says Watch
The death of St. Stephen, the Church's first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part of the ... continue reading
Christmas Eve carolers for Cardinal Pell gathered at Melbourne prison Watch
A group of local Catholics gathered outside Melbourne prison on Christmas Eve to sing carols for Cardinal George Pell, currently ... continue reading
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