A Christmas Miracle – When Enemies became Brothers
As the first Christmas of World War I approached, Pope Benedict XV on December 7, 1914, asked the leaders of...
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How St Nicholas Became Santa Claus
Santa Claus dominates the public image of Christmas, but he was based on a great Christian. GÜNTHER SIMMERMACHER looks at...
Take a Walk on the Path of Advent
During Advent, as Christmas nears, we get inundated with messages emphasising the materialism of Christmas. There’s so much to do. It’s easy to succumb
Four Great Ways to Celebrate Advent
We have now entered the season of Advent — a time of preparation and reflection, anticipating the birth of Jesus,...
Saint of the Month in our December Issue
Our December Issue is here! This month we feature: • The Funny Side of the Church • A ‘Letter from...
Pope: Advent during pandemic remains a season of compassion
By Carol Glatz – With Advent coming during an ongoing pandemic, Christians are called to hold on to hope and...
‘Tis the Season to Be Holy
Dear Reader, Will your Christmas be different from last year’s Covid-restricted feast? I do hope mine will be. Usually, Christmas...
The Vatican Nativity Scene 2021 Coming From Peru
Last year, the Vatican nativity set came, for some, from outer space; in 2021 it is coming from the Andes. The...
Making New Year’s Resolutions? Then Remember Christmas…
Does making New Year’s resolutions work for you? PETE SHEEHAN has some ideas that may help you — especially if...
