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Young people and families from parishes, schools and youth groups across the diocese helped spread Christmas joy this year with a hands-on project in which they learned about charity and the church’s humanitarian work overseas.
It was a long workday, well past the usual eight-hour mark. The chicken I got out of the freezer earlier was still frozen solid, so we ordered Thai delivery.
This time of year, a lot of people meditate on key moments in biblical history. But when you’re a retired dentist with time, talent and the right tools, those Scripture meditations may take the form of tiny sculpted treasures made of recycled gold and silver.
VATICAN CITY — Blaming one another for the fragility of the Catholic Church and the errors of its members increases conflict, which diminishes the church's ability to share the Gospel and increases opportunities for the devil to work, Pope Francis told members of the Roman Curia.
VATICAN CITY — Current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic can help people put Christ, and not the constant need to purchase gifts, at the center of the Christmas season, Pope Francis said.
While Christmas can be a time of celebration and joy for some, for others the holidays can be challenging. This year is no exception. In fact, this year could be even more difficult. The hardships we face range from feeling lonely, or isolated from loved ones due to the pandemic, to experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder –- a form of depression that is triggered by shorter days, longer nights and colder weather. What are some ways we can manage these holiday blues?
On March 19 nearly eight years ago, the church celebrated Pope Francis’ papal inauguration. It was the solemnity of St. Joseph, and in a homily reflecting on Joseph as “protector,” the pope foreshadowed many of the works and teachings that now mark his ministry. At the heart of it, Pope Francis highlighted what it means to follow Joseph. The pope encouraged, “In him, dear friends, we learn how to respond to God’s call, readily and willingly, but we also see the core of the Christian vocation, which is Christ! Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can protect others, so that we can protect creation!”
It’s no surprise that there are hundreds of good Christmas songs that reflect the glory of Christ’s birth in sonorous splendor. But of all the Christmas hymns and chants and songs, which one is my favorite?
Mary and Joseph fulfill long-awaited prophecies in an ordinary way
Each year, on the Sunday following Christmas, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Our Gospel reading this year from Luke presents us with a fascinating window into their actual family life. Here, we catch a glimpse of the presentation of Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem: