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My First Christmas
My First Christmas
By Richard Maffeo
I'd never known about Jesus. And suddenly, I met Him.
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Virgin Mary asked for vigils, why not?
Virgin Mary asked for vigils, why not?
By Prof. Fred A. Nazar
Our Lady came all the way down from Heaven to remind us of the importance of observing vigils.
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Making the days leading up to Christmas very special
Making the days leading up to Christmas very special
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis offers suggestions on ways to make the celebration of Christmas more special than ever. Here is a hint: it has nothing to do with buying the perfect gift or in offering the perfect Christmas meal. It has to do with reaching out to people in our lives who need to know that not only does God care, but so do YOU. Learn more in this article.
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Epiphany: The 12th Day of Christmas
Epiphany: The 12th Day of Christmas
By Joe Tevington
Epiphany: The 12th Day of Christmas
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Jesus wasn't Kidding
Jesus wasn't Kidding
By Richard Maffeo
Even our ability to come to Christ is rooted in the Father's grace.
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O Sapientia (O Wisdom), Come
O Sapientia (O Wisdom), Come
By J. John Basil
The first day of the “O Antiphons” in the 10 days before Christmas is marked by Wisdom (Sapientia).
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The O Antiphons of Advent
The O Antiphons of Advent
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Christmas is near. For the next seven days we will hear the seven antiphons that will draw us to the end of our journey
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
By Mary Rivers
Meeting old friends
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Third Sunday of Advent -- Expectations
Third Sunday of Advent -- Expectations
By Richard Maffeo
What kind of Christmas can it be when Jesus doesn't meet our expectations?
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The primary way to decrease stress this holiday
The primary way to decrease stress this holiday
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
The hustle and bustle of the season brings an abundance of stress. We often find ourselves missing the Messiah because we are too focused on decorations, parties, presents, and stockings. There is one major way we can decrease the stress during Advent and Christmas while simultaneously drawing closer to Christ. Here's how to minimize your stress this holiday season.
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December 8; The Immaculate Conception (part 2)
December 8; The Immaculate Conception (part 2)
By John Roskoski
The impact of the Immaculate Conception is being felt even today by our own Pope Francis. Amidst his more controversial activities, we can be thankful he still recognizes the traditional and critical event of the Immaculate Conception.
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The Great Big Christmas Show by Max Studios
The Great Big Christmas Show by Max Studios
By Caroline Godin
On December 12th at 8pm ET/7pm CT, Max Studios will present The Great Big Christmas Show. There’s so many secular shows throughout December that it’s high time we start flooding the proverbial airways with the true meaning of the season. Read about it here!
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December 8; The Immaculate Conception (part 1)
December 8; The Immaculate Conception (part 1)
By John Roskoski
On Dember 8 we celebrate the immaculate Conception of Mary. This is not to be confused with the Virgin Birth of Jesus but is the grace by which Mary was conceived in the womb of her mother, St. Anne.
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the Herald
the Herald
By Linda Kracht
Parents are called to be their children's first herald. This article explores what a herald is, what it means to be a herald.
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Ways to be more mindful of those who suffer during the holidays and beyond
Ways to be more mindful of those who suffer during the holidays and beyond
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis offers a reminder that not everyone is thrilled to celebrate "the holidays". Some are sad, lonely, or have lost a loved one over this past year. Anne offers ways to offer love and care during the Advent and Christmas seasons to be mindful of those who feel marginalized in some way. Learn more in this article.
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SPIRITUAL SILENCE IS GOLDEN: ADVENT REFLECTION
SPIRITUAL SILENCE IS GOLDEN: ADVENT REFLECTION
By The Catholic Philadelphian
Are we making room for Jesus with the silence of our hearts? Silence is the golden ticket needed to prepare the way of the king.
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What I Saw on the Road to Bethlehem
What I Saw on the Road to Bethlehem
By Dave Mishur
First in a series of on-the-scene meditations leading up to the miracle of Christmas
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