SEASONS & CELEBRATIONS

Parishes celebrate Christmas 2021 with great joy, much hope

Parish communities around the Diocese opened wide their doors and were ever ready to ...

Pope at Christmas: 'God comes into the world in littleness'

The celebration of Christmas serves as a reminder that God did not reveal his greatness in a grand spectacle, but rather in the "littleness" of a poor, vulnerable child born in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis said.

Simbang Gabi Masses emphasize joyful Advent anticipation

Reviving the time-honored Filipino tradition of celebrating the novena of Masses ...

A Christmas story at the border: Who are the holy families in your midst?

In this Advent and Christmas season, as we reflect on ...


Nativity scene project shines spotlight on presence of Christ

Jim Liston believes his idea of emphasizing the true meaning of Christmas is so simple 

At Christmas, English musician urges return to 'West Gallery' music

Through the heavy oak door of a 15th-century mansion set in a sweeping...

Christmas: Make it last

Wouldn’t it be great if we could hold on to our youthful Christmas excitement and enthusiasm for our whole lives?

Vatican publishes schedule of Pope's Christmas liturgies

Although Italy no longer has a 10 p.m. curfew in force as part of its measures to stem the spread...

Gift of Presence

“The Magic of Christmas is not in the presents but in His presence.”

Gift of Sharing: Selah shares her artistic gift to express faith, help others

Gina Selah loves art for two main reasons.

Gift of Sharing: Sharing with others is a great Christmas gift

There’s a lot to do when getting ready for Christmas.

Advent themes in Gerard Manley Hopkin’s poem ‘God’s Grandeur’

Something about Advent, and the Christmas season that succeeds it (or, in the secular sphere, envelops it) ...

Gifts, rooted in God’s love, are most precious of all

Among the most recognizable and beloved Christmas Carols is “The Little Drummer Boy” ...

Faith at Home: Christmas and the gift of prayer

One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the gift of prayer.


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