Pope on Epiphany: God does not reject or forget anyone
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Just as the star over Bethlehem called to and welcomed everyone to encounter the newborn Jesus, God today calls on the faithful...
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Following the Light: Epiphany of the Lord
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – Epiphany of the Lord – Year C Sermon and Christian Act in the Word Theme: Following the Light! Jesus Christ who saves is...
The Holy Innocents: The First Martyrs for Christ
After the Magi let it slip that they were looking for the newborn King of the Jews, the tyrant King Herod ordered a massacre of all infant...
Pope urges war-torn world to walk through door of peace on Christmas
By Justin McLellan, CNS – As millions of pilgrims prepare to cross through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis called on individuals, nations and...
Christmas Story by Fr Ralph de Hahn: A fresh look out of Ward E
A Christmas Story by Fr Ralph de Hahn – Saint Luke’s Hospital stands as a healing light on a hill overlooking the Canadian village of Lock. This amazing...
Christmas Traditions in 3 Countries
GERMANY The BUZZ: In Germany, Santa Claus visits twice: on December 6 in the form of St Nicholas, who places small gifts in polished shoes, and again...
God Is With Us: The Nativity of The Lord, Christmas Day
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – The Nativity of The Lord: Christmas Day – Year C Sermon and Christian Act In The Word Theme: The Word became Flesh! Emmanuel!...
Grace upon Earth: The Nativity of the Lord Vigil
Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB – The Nativity of the Lord Vigil – Year C Sermon and Christian Act In The Word Theme: God became Fully Human for Humanity...
The Story behind ‘Away in a Manger’
Günther Simmermacher’s biography of a Christmas carol – Everybody knows the carol “Away In A Manger”, but nobody knows who wrote the words. One tradition has it that...
