Mass Readings: 4 December – 11 December, 2016
Liturgical Calendar Year A, Weekdays Cycle Year 3 2nd Sunday in Advent Sunday December 4, 2nd Sunday of Advent Isaiah...
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St Barbara Kicks off the Christmas Season
Although there are different versions of the story of St Barbara, Christians in the Middle East and Central Europe still...
John’s Vision of Jesus
During Advent, we look to Christ’s coming – both in remembrance of his coming upon the earth and his second...
Pope welcomes Vietnamese president to Vatican
As the Vatican and Vietnam continue discussions aimed at establishing full diplomatic relations, Pope Francis welcomed President Tran Dai Quang...
This Week’s Issue: 23 November – 29 November, 2016
» Pope’s Year of Mercy in review » Advent: A season of feasts » Why we must wait for Christmas...
U.S. bishops try to figure out how to deal with Trump
Like many others, the U.S. Catholic bishops are trying to figure out how to deal with a president-elect who’s different...
People can Sniff out Greedy Priests, Pope Says
Catholics will forgive their priests for almost any weakness, but not for an exaggerated attachment to money or for mistreating...
Ok, Advent Season is Nearly Here
Advent means “coming” or arrival, and focuses of the coming of Jesus as Messiah. This year, Advent starts on Sunday...
Decorating the Vatican Christmas Tree
A 25-metre spruce tree will be the centrepiece of the Vatican’s Christmas holidays, the governing office of Vatican City said....
