BLOG: Advent and Christmas,Faith Education,Prayer
Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the 55th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2022. ...read more
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Your light has come | Word Alive
Gabrielle Sinclair
December 31, 2021
The example of the Magi reminds us that participation is what expansive love looks like, to be present and engaged. ...read more
What's on your list of resolutions for the coming year? The resolution we can often miss is the most essential one: receiving the year as a gift from God. ...read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' Christmas message "to the city and to the world" given on December 25, 2021, at the Vatican. ...read more
Read the full text of the homily delivered by Pope Francis at Christmas Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on December 24, 2021. ...read more
In this Sunday's reading, we see a very human Holy Family. Let's take some encouragement from that and allow our own families to be human, too. ...read more
Learn about mezze and meghleh, two staples of a traditional Lebanese Christmas Eve family feast. Warning: Expect to gain weight! ...read more
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With humility comes approachability | Word Alive
Deacon Dennis Lambert
December 17, 2021
Mary's humility calls us to her; it begs us to come to her and to allow her to intercede on our behalf. And the source of her humility is God himself. ...read more
Do we let Jesus into our everyday lives - into our family, our friendships, and our work? Or are there areas where we try and keep Him out? ...read more
Renée Ardiente tells us all about the unique Filipino Advent tradition of Simbang Gabi, complete with early morning Masses and tasty treats. ...read more