BLOG: Advent and Christmas,Christmas,Mary
What is the Immaculate Conception and when did it become part of the teaching of the Catholic Church? Scott Harris explores this popular Marian devotion. ...read more
Deacon Pedro continues exploring Advent through missionary glasses. This week he asks: Is it enough to live the Gospel or do we have to use words? ...read more
As we prepare for the coming of our Lord during Advent, Julian Paparella suggests seeing conversion as a pathway for Jesus to be born in us every day. ...read more
Scott Harris reflects on the importance of taking full advantage of Advent and not giving in to the temptation to rush straight through to Christmas. ...read more
From St. Francis to the present day, the nativity scene has had an important place in our Christmas traditions. Read this new letter from Pope Francis. ...read more
Julian Paparella reflects on the three ways we look for the coming of Christ in this season of Advent. ...read more
Deacon Pedro explores how John the Baptist embodies the Christian understanding of mission and how he can be a role model for us all. ...read more
How can we laugh when there is so much suffering in our world? Kristina Glicksman considers the extraordinary testimony of an atomic bomb survivor. ...read more
The story of Our Lady of Walsingham starts in medieval England. Read this blog to find out more about this Marian devotion and its importance to ecumenism. ...read more
Read this reflection by Scott Harris on the appeal of Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows. ...read more