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Sin

By Mary Beth Bonacci
I have a friend who had a very sweet and precocious son. When he was very little, she told me, “Jack has a question for you.” The question: “Why is God so mean? He wouldn’t even let Adam and Eve eat apples!”
12/18/25
Reading Time 5 min

Beauty comes to Ordinary Times

By Lucia A. Silecchia
I am an overly avid collector of Christmas tree ornaments. All year, they stay stashed away on shelves in the closet, crammed in storage boxes in the garage, or hidden in a dusty attic. But, as December unfolds, they leave their boxes, bags and wrappers for their turn in the spotlight.
12/18/25
Reading Time 3 min

Animated by divine joy

By Fr. Steven Oetjen
Today is called “Gaudete” Sunday, named after the first word of the entrance antiphon of the Mass: “Rejoice (gaudete) in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” (Phil 4:4–5)
12/13/25
Reading Time 3 min

The story behind the Nicene Creed

By Steve Hemler
This year, Christians around the world are celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, held in 325 A.D. We are celebrating this council for several reasons.
12/8/25
Reading Time 3 min

Repent

By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
He was handpicked by God the father to be the herald of the Messiah. He is the famed cousin who began his mission in the womb of Elizabeth. John is the last of the Old Testament prophets and first of the New Testament.
12/6/25
Reading Time 3 min

The sweet music of the pines

By Christina Capecchi
The sun was setting by the time we’d reached consensus on our Christmas tree. We’d decided on a cedar that hadn’t been anyone’s first choice — safely neutral, conflict averted.
12/4/25
Reading Time 3 min

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
What truth does the church convey about the Immaculate Conception? That Mary of Nazareth, who would become the ever-virgin mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was preserved from every stain of Original Sin.
12/4/25
Reading Time 3 min

Light one candle for peace

By Elizabeth Foss
“Light one candle for peace, one bright candle for peace…” So begins our family’s celebration of Advent every year. The voices have matured, but the song and the prayer remain the same. Bring us peace.
12/4/25
Reading Time 3 min

First Sunday of Advent

By Fr. Richard Miserendino
Growing up in my family meant a steady flow of house guests throughout the year. While it was mostly old friends and relatives, even the occasional exchange student, college student on a choir tour, or backpacking scout leader from New Zealand might come to stay.
11/29/25
Reading Time 3 min

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