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New Christmas Hymns - Jesus, Our Prophecy of Peace

A modern Christmas hymn from the album, "We Have Seen the Dawning Light," a collection of soulful songs celebrating the glory of Christmas and the light of salvation we have in the Incarnation of Christ.
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Peace: A Meditation on the Enduring Word

By G.C. Stevenson

A poetic Advent reflection inspired by Fulton Sheen’s 1950 words, exploring how true peace begins not in politics, but in the sanctuary of the soul — the fragile yet radiant “Christmas heart” where Christ is born anew.
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New Christmas Hymns - O Blessed Night, O Brightest Day

By Mark C. McCann

A modern Christmas hymn from the album, "We Have Seen the Dawning Light," a collection of soulful songs celebrating the glory of Christmas and the light of salvation we have in the Incarnation of Christ.
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New Christmas Hymns - We Have Seen the Dawning Light

By Mark C. McCann

A modern Christmas hymn from the album, "We Have Seen the Dawning Light," a collection of soulful songs celebrating the glory of Christmas and the light of salvation we have in the Incarnation of Christ.
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Saints in Love with the Divine Child Jesus

By Joseph Freyaldenhoven

The saints' devotion to the Divine Child Jesus serves as a powerful testament to the call for spiritual childhood, marked by humility, trust, and love. Biblical roots and sacred traditions around the world anchor the profound connection between the Incarnation and our journey towards intimacy with Christ. Through sacramental encounters and Marian pathways, believers are invited t
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Joy to the World

By Richard Maffeo

On this third Sunday of Advent, everyone has good reason to sing: Joy to the World, the Lord is Come.
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Advent Check-In: How’s Your Advent Been?

By Katie Zalany

It’s the third week of Advent and we’re about 10 days away from Christmas Eve. How has your Advent been?
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New Christmas Hymns - When You Came Down On that First Christmas Day

By Mark C. McCann

A modern Christmas hymn from the album, "Our Holy Infant King," a collection of songs celebrating the Incarnation and the glory of salvation that Jesus brought to us through his birth.
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Look at the clouds and see a Storm is approaching; one filled with anguish until the King returns.

By Ralph Hathaway

The Nativity of Christ is our redemption
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Week 3

By Janet Cassidy

Blessings on you and your family for this third week of Advent. Take time to enjoy this holy season.
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New Christmas Hymns - Chosen Mother

By Mark C. McCann

A modern Christmas hymn from the album, "Our Holy Infant King," a collection of songs celebrating the Incarnation and the glory of salvation that Jesus brought to us through his birth.
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The Christmas Spirit

By Anne Jeffries

Approaching Christmas
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New Christmas Hymns - Come Yeshua, Infant King

By Mark C. McCann

A modern Christmas hymn from the album, "Our Holy Infant King," a collection of songs celebrating the Incarnation and the glory of salvation that Jesus brought to us through his birth.
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Patient Hope: Reflections on the Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle A

By Tom Klocek

The entrance antiphon, from Philippians 4:4, for today's mass begins with the acclamation to "rejoice" (Gaudete), from the third Sunday of Advent gets its name (Gaudete Sunday). Christmas will be here before we know it. How is your preparation coming, not only for Christmas but also for Jesus' second coming? Be prepared is not only for Boy Scouts, but for all of us,
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New Christmas Hymns - Lo, the Dawn of Man's Salvation...

By Mark C. McCann

A modern Christmas hymn from the album, "Our Holy Infant King," a collection of songs celebrating the Incarnation and the glory of salvation that Jesus brought to us through his birth.
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3 legends of the Christmas cactus

By The Catholic Nurse

While many decorate with poinsettias, their lifespan is short and the history less poignant. The below legends are fun, especially if one of these <100-year-old cacti owns you! True or false, you decide...
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Advent Is Not Just a Countdown to Christmas

By Timothy McHugh

Today, most Catholics see Advent as simply a countdown to Christmas. When pressed, most Catholics can explain that Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of Christ. After all, the word Advent comes from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to." Many Catholics either never knew or have forgotten that Advent is also a penitential season.
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