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Yes, Catholics Can Believe In Santa Claus
By Nate Lauer
Today, December 6th, is the death anniversary of Saint Nicholas, who passed on nearly 1700 years ago in either 345 or 352 A.D., yet Santa Claus lives on! Among Catholics and other fellow Christians, a great debate rages whether children should be introduced to Santa Claus or not, with strong arguments put forth from the pro and anti camps.
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How are you experiencing Advent?
By Pam Spano
How are you experiencing Advent? I like the way John Michael Talbot describes it: "Get to journey through Advent first. It's a season of repentance, like Lent with a bit of sugar on top! Then we are ready for Christmas!”
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Even Naughty Children Get Presents for Christmas
By Tara K. E. Brelinsky
After a busy morning of my wrangling children and an afternoon manning a craft table at a Christmas Craft Fair, I decided to appease the requests of my younger ones who'd been begging to visit Santa at the mall.
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Jesus' Coming
By Mariel Roersma
On the First Sunday of Advent, we heard a reading about the coming of Jesus. And none of us knows when that will be. For all we know, He may choose to come tomorrow.
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The Christmas Prayer
By Michelle Nicholl
Josie McAllister was a fifth grader at Mary Immaculate Elementary School in Small-town, USA. Every day before class started, the children all recited the Angelus and Josie had learned the prayer very well. It was her first year at Mary Immaculate and she was excited to be there.
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The End of Permanence, Silence and Advent 2016
By Dr. Lin Weeks Wilder
To survive, to avert what we have termed future shock, the individual must become infinitely more adaptable and capable than ever before. He must search out totally new ways to anchor himself, because all the old roots-religion, nation, community, family or profession-are now shaking under the hurricane impact of the accelerative thrust.
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Not The Same Old Christmas
By Evelyn Augusto
The day after Thanksgiving, traditionally, launches the beginning of the Christmas season. And as we know, not much changes year to year. We’ve been at this a long time. We know when to expect visits from The Grinch, Rudolph and Frosty the Snow Man.
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Prepare Your Heart in Hopeful Waiting This Advent
By Katie Zalany
Have you ever waited for something joyous? A marriage? A birth of a child? A graduation? A promotion? Can you remember the feeling of nervousness, anticipation, and excitement? Perhaps there was an impatience, as well, that accompanied this time of waiting.
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The Lamb is Coming! An Advent Prayer
By Lorrie McNickle
Prepare the way of the Lord, Make straight a highway for God!
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Perfectly Christmas
By Marilyn Hetrick
When my kids were growing up in the 80’s and 90’s, I was into Christmas big time! Every square inch of my living room was filled with Christmas. I was a perfectionist--the lights had to be strung just so, the shepherds in the Nativity scene had to perfectly counterbalance the three wise men.
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The Advent Experience
By Donna Kendall
Each year it seems that Christmas lights, decorations, and trees adorn shopping centers, stores, and homes earlier and earlier in the fall. We are reminded that Christmas will be here soon and it’s never too early to begin preparing.
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Toward a Consistent Ethic of Life
By Leonard Wathen
Polls indicate – and my own Facebook feed confirms – that our nation’s political polarization has reached a peak. The gap between the political Left and Right has widened, according to the Pew Research Center, as Republicans become more consistently conservative and Democrats become more consistently liberal.
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Six Easy Ways to Celebrate Advent Without Any Additional Work (almost)
By Jen Schlameuss-Perry
Advent is a great season. We all observe it, but much of the time, we overlook the meaning behind all those wonderful family traditions that we celebrate throughout the four weeks. Here are a few ways (in no particular order) to incorporate some theological discussion into what your family will be doing anyway
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#1 Tip for Families During Advent and Christmas
By Melanie R. Cameron
You are in charge of your family traditions... make them cherished moments, not required burdens.
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Advent Reflections
By Kathy Lamb
A few years ago I wanted to do something special for Jesus during Advent, to make a sacrifice as we do during Lent. Everyday thoughts regarding our faith come to me. I want to share my thoughts with Father so I email him. I try not to email him too often knowing how busy he is. I decided not to email Father during Advent.
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The Ages of the World in the Days of Creation and the Seven Heads of the Beast: Shorter Version
By Scott Pauline
I wanted to give a more concise treatment of the days of creation and beast kings as image of all human history, one not so long and cumbersome.
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From "French Fry Church" to a Church on FIRE!
By Greg Schlueter
Welcome to the most happening church. Built for consumers. Made to satisfy. Something for everyone. Asking very little. Accommodating your time. Your comfort zone. Your appetite. Like McDonald's french fries right out of the fryer. Perfectly salted. Amazingly warm. With all the satisfaction of nourishment.
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