Kids: the Pope has given you some homework this Christmas
Pope Francis gave a group of children some homework to do over the holidays – to listen to their grandparents,...
December 2016
Christmas Joy comes from Knowing God Loves and Saves Us
St Peter’s Square was filled with balloons, singing and an incredible variety of Baby Jesus figurines – everything from plastic...
The Christmas Truce in World War I
This year the last surviving soldier of World War I died in Australia. GUNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at the first Christmas...
This Week’s Issue: 21 December – 27 December, 2016
» The history of ‘O Holy Night’ carol » Christmas in prison » Review of the year 2016 » Why...
A Brief History of Christmas
The feast of the Nativity wasn’t always Christmas trees and jingle bells, and Jesus probably was not born on December...
The Pope’s busy Christmas Schedule
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ liturgy schedule for Christmas and the month of January. – The pope will celebrate...
Nativity Scenes in Lebanon: ‘We’re Still Hanging on Here’
Amid the turmoil in the Middle East and persecution of Christians in surrounding countries, the Christmas spirit is evident in...
Mass Readings: 25 December – 1 January, 2017
Liturgical Calendar Year A – Weekdays Cycle Year 1 Sunday December 25, Nativity of Christ Midnight Mass: Isaiah 9:2-7 (1-6),...
A Bethlehem Village – In A Room
Traditional Nativity scenes focus on the Holy Family in a stable where they found shelter. Father Dan Rupp, pastor of...
