By Maria Morrow Catholic News Service One of the best ways that parents and children can get into the Christmas spirit is to spend time reading Christmas books! There are many excellent choices. Here are just a few that are definitely worth a look. “The Clown of God,” written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola is […]
4th Advent wreath candle getting off easy this year
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The wick on the last candle of the Advent wreath will barely get a singe this year with the Fourth Sunday of Advent also being Christmas Eve. That also means a scrunching of Mass schedules for some busy parishes. Because Dec. 25 falls on a Monday this year, parishes […]
Bishop Larry Silva’s 2016 Christmas message: Listening for angel voices
We need to pay more attention to angels! “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14) That was their message to the shepherds that first Christmas night, and if we are attentive, it is their message to all of us as well.
On Christmas, pope urges people to hear the cry of suffering children
Pope Francis kisses a child during a meeting with an Italian association for large families to mark the the feast of the Holy Family in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 28. (CNS photo | Giampiero Sposito,Reuters) VATICAN CITY — The crying of Baby Jesus is not the only cry people should hear […]
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