The Inbreaking of the Word: Week 4 of Advent
From Father Jim: "While we celebrate the birth of Christ as this great memorial, as this great celebration, as this great solemnity. We are a people with feet in two worlds, the world to come and the world that is ...
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Santa Claus: A Figure of Generosity
Pope Francis reminds us that God’s attitude toward us is far more one of mercy than of judgment.
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The True Spirit of Christmas
The celebration of Christmas can be meaningless and maddening, especially if you don’t have access to its deep layers of history and symbolism. You may feel frantic looking for gifts, rather than understanding that gift-giving is a way of being ...
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Solanus Casey’s Beatification Explained
All around the United States, people will celebrate the life of this holy Capuchin friar in November.
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Our Disposable Culture
This month is a time for Americans to celebrate both food and family in our land of plenty. But what happens when plenty becomes too much, when surplus turns into waste?
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Surrounded by Saints
Outside in my garden is a statue of Saint Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment.
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When Will the World End?
One of the most common questions people have about the end of the world is, simply, “What will happen in the future?”
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