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St. Nicholas: Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Watch
Nicholas is the patron saint of children, Russia, Greece, Sicily, sailors, prisoners, bakers, and pawnbrokers. His image is second ... continue reading
Adorable video shows children hilariously explain the story of Christmas Watch
The Southland Christian Church used adults to recreate children's versions of the reason for the season. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) ... continue reading
How many of these 10 little-known facts about St. Nicholas do YOU know? Watch
In honor of St. Nicholas' feast day, December 6, take a moment to see how well you really know the beloved saint. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ... continue reading
How St. John Paul II saved Christmas - New tell-all interview reveals how the Pope moved dictator's heart Watch
After Fidel Castro gained power in Cuba in 1959, he spent the next decade slowly imposing socialism on the country, including state ... continue reading
The 'O' Antiphons - O Emmanuel
LATIN: O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, exspectatio gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos Domine Deus noster. ENGLISH: O ... continue reading
The 'O' Antiphons - O Rex Gentium
LATIN: O Rex gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum: veni, et salva hominem, quem de limo formasti. ... continue reading
The 'O' Antiphons - O Oriens
LATIN: O Oriens, splendor lucis aeternae, et sol iustitiae: veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris et umbra mortis. ENGLISH: O dawn of the ... continue reading
The 'O' Antiphons - O Clavis David
LATIN: O clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel: qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo ... continue reading
The 'O' Antiphons - O Radix Jesse
LATIN: O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum ... continue reading
The 'O' Antiphons - O Adonai
LATIN: O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in ... continue reading
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Advent & Christmas 2023
Begins Sunday December 3, 2023
Ends on Sunday December 24, 2023
"And the angel answered her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.'"
Christ the King
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Christ the King Day is a Catholic celebration that takes place on the last Sunday of the liturgical year in the Catholic faith. continue reading
Advent 2023 starts on Sunday December 3, 2023
Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas every year.Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
[holy day of obligation]
Friday December 8, 2023
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Blessed Virgin Mary in the first instance of her conception, by a singular privilege and grace granted by God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, ... continue reading
Advent 2023 ends on Sunday December 24, 2023
Advent ends on Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas, every year.Christmas
Birth of Our Lord Jesus
[holy day of obligation]
Monday December 25, 2023
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Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. continue reading
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
[holy day of obligation]
Monday January 1, 2023
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The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the aspect of her motherhood of Jesus Christ. continue reading
Epiphany
Saturday January 6, 2023
The Epiphany signifies the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus. continue reading
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Advent Reflections
Reflection for every day of Advent
Advent is a period of waiting, like Lent. We are called to obtain the Sacrament of Reconciliation, to pray and fast, as we await the arrival of our ... continue reading
Advent Calendar
Every day of Advent
An Advent calendar has become a tradition for many families when celebrating Advent and the Christmas season. continue reading
Advent Candle
24 Days of December
An Advent candle is a neat way to mark off the days until Christmas. Such candles are commonly found in churches and sometimes in homes. continue reading
Advent Wreath
Each Sunday of Advent
The wreath's symbolism of the advent (coming) of Light into the world is clear. The gradual lighting of the four candles, one on each Sunday of the ... continue reading
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Nativity Scene
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The Nativity Scene is a meaningful expression for our religious faith. With it, we provide a captivating visual focus during the Christmas season. continue reading
St. Nicholas
December 6th
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas. 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... continue readingThe Christmas Story
To become the mother of the Savior, Mary "was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role." The angel Gabriel at the moment of... continue readingAdvent 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... continue reading
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Advent Reflection - Day 4 - The First Wednesday of Advent Watch
Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 4 - First Wednesday of AdventWhat do kids know about Advent that we don't? Advent is a period of ... continue reading
Advent Reflection - Day 3 - The First Tuesday of Advent Watch
Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 3 - First Tuesday of AdventA guest is coming! Are you ready? For many people, Advent hardly exists. The ... continue reading
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Advent Reflection - Day 2 - The First Monday of Advent Watch
Your Daily Advent Reflection - Day 2 - First Monday of AdventYou're going through trouble, but is it the right trouble? Advent is a ... continue reading
Advent: Rushing to the Side of Mary Watch
In the second half of Advent, the liturgy focuses on the Incarnation and birth of Jesus at the first Christmas. We think about Mary's ... continue reading
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
Why Celebrate Advent?
This coming Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. Many bring out the advent candles out of storage and set them in a wreath. Over these few ... continue reading
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