Topic: christmas

I took a spontaneous trip to Virginia last week from Thursday through Saturday, mainly to see my grandmother and of course to visit Lily's "special spot." I hadn't been there for half a year. Last I w ... discuss

Denver, Colo., May 19, 2013 / 04:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Hovering 500 feet above the ground, a ride in the Prayer One helicopter offers community leaders the opportunity to join in fellowship – ... discuss

Today is the Vigil for Pentecost and tomorrow we will celebrate the Descent of the Holy Spirit and foundation of the Church. Pentecost marks the completion of the work of redemption, the fullness o ... discuss

The commemoration of Florence Nightingale is controversial. On the one hand, she doubted or question many of the central articles of the Creed. On the other hand, she believed in God and devoted her l ... discuss

First they came for the Conservatives and the media did not speak out because aren't conservative. Next they delayed our 501(c)(3) applications and the media didn't speak out because they were glad. ... discuss

As many of you know, I've decided to switch careers from a freelance writer (underpaid, unstable, job that leaves me feeling unfulfilled) to a speech therapist (stable and more fulfilling, especially ... discuss

Saving Money This Summer: How to Be Frugal and Still Enjoy Family Fun (More for Less Guides) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: BUDGETING TO SAVE MONEY IN THE SUMMER CHAPTER 2: FINANCIAL LESSO ... discuss

Catholic professor / writer audited after connecting the dots on Soros-funded fake Catholic groups, Catholics United and Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good:... And the plot thickens. Among the ... discuss

Once induced pluripotent stem cells hit the scene, human cloning slowly faded away. Why clone embryos with human eggs (exploiting women in the process) to get \"patient-specific\" embryonic stem ... discuss

I’ve been invited to be a part of a number of really cool campaigns that companies create to reach out to the public. This week’s campaign is one of those that rates high on the “CO ... discuss

A Mother's Day EssayThe second Sunday of May is Mother's Day here in these United States. From its origins in 19th Century feminism and pacifism, the day grew into a general celebration of motherhood& ... discuss

I've been having lots of thoughts swirling around in my head regarding Mother's Day and want to share.I want to remind everyone that though Mother's Day may be a joyful day for most, it can also be a ... discuss

So…today is Friday, and I guess it’s time to publish my regularly scheduled 4 Moms post.  This time I have something fun and special for you: these questions will be answered not from a m ... discuss

      sOne good thing came from Amanda Berry’s kidnapping, and her name is Jocelynby Kristen Walker Hatten ... discuss

Bogotá, Colombia, May 9, 2013 / 12:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A three-year-old Colombian boy has garnered attention across the internet for a video in which he dons priestly garments and “cele ... discuss

The United States Senate can grant eternal life. I wish I was kidding, but the healthcare bill that passed the Senate with the support of Feinstein and Boxer contained language that prohibits future l ... discuss

The United States Senate can grant eternal life. I wish I was kidding, but the healthcare bill that passed the Senate with the support of Feinstein and Boxer contained language that prohibits future l ... discuss

This kind of story gives you hope for those who have longed to find loved ones who disappeared so long ago. Thankfully they were found alive and all are safe and reunited with family again. What an or ... discuss

This kind of story gives you hope for those who have longed to find loved ones who disappeared so long ago. Thankfully they were found alive and all are safe and reunited with family again. What an or ... discuss

Tony Perkins, FRC Washington Update: Military officials appear to be in sandbag mode telling the media that the recent revelations about policies that would lead to the prosecution of military members ... discuss

Poirot's David Suchet claims Christianity is being marginalised to avoid offending other faithsBy PAUL REVOIR, The Daily Mail Online, 25 November 2009Warning: David Suchet has expressed concern t ... discuss

The 3 y.o. Dread pirate Grasshopper sat in my lap during church this morning, although ‘sat’ is far too sedate a word for his actual positions. I’d given him treats of gum, licorice ... discuss

The angelic voices of the Cistercian nuns from Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey in Massachusetts whose music I reviewed for the Christmas Season have returned in a new album entitled To Pray in Beauty:  ... discuss

Following the recent bombing in Boston there has been a great deal of talk in the mainstream media about the U.S. and Russia working closer on intelligence sharing – but this optimism really is unfo ... discuss

“Praise him with tambourine and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and flute!”  WEB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) When one hears an elementary-school ch ... discuss

  Yes, I know it’s not Christmas. American signer and actor Bing Crosby was born on this day in 1903. The biggest song in his career was his recording of Irving Berlin’s White Christm ... discuss

Thanks to a tip from Caroline on our Facebook page we came across the remarkable campaign of a nine-year-old, Australian rap artist named JoJo. What a great example of using your gifts to help others, ... discuss

By Mitch McConnell, Philadelphia Inquirer Op-Ed [ (Subscription required - article provided to ARRA News Service by Sen. McConnell's office]: At a recent closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill, Senat ... discuss

Aristotle said that courage is the greatest virtue, because without it none of the rest are possible.We have a strange definition of courage taking form in our culture. A basketball player tells the w ... discuss

By Jennifer Fulwiler | A few weeks ago, our front door broke. The handle became completely useless, to the point that there was no way at all to open the door. It was like Introvert Christmas. ... discuss

PEARL HARBOR – interesting What GOD did that day! Pictured below is the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii             Tour boats ferry people out to the USS Arizona Memorial in ... discuss

Our Lady of Guadalupe is everywhere in the Southwest. I have even seen her image over a bar next to a velvet Elvis painting. She is of course in chapels but people also name schools and businesses a ... discuss

A detailed analysis of the bombs used at the Boston Marathon and during a firefight between the suspects and law enforcement shows how closely the bombmakers followed instructions from the digital al ... discuss

Homeschooling High School isn’t so hard. You just have to keep adjusting to the changes and do what works for your family. This phase of letting go is harder on mom than it is on the kids… ... discuss

The saint of the day for April 27 is St. Zita (1212-72), the patron saint of domestic workers.She was born in Tuscany, Italy in the village of Monsagrati. Zita came from a poor, but deeply devotional ... discuss

Our Lady of Guadalupe is everywhere in the Southwest. I have even seen her image over a bar next to a velvet Elvis painting. She is of course is in chapels but people also name schools and business ... discuss

From the Time Tribune: Dramas bring Easter to life The apostle Peter sang his welcome to the audience in the darkened hall at the Rock Church Worship Center during dress rehearsals last week for the c ... discuss

Thanks to a tip from Caroline on our Facebook page we came across the remarkable campaign of a nine-year-old, Australian rap artist named JoJo. What a great example of using your gifts to help others ... discuss

The Justice Department has formerly filed charges against 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been formerly charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for his role in the Boston Marathon bombings.  He� ... discuss

You’ve probably seen the Dove Real Beauty Sketches Youtube video. Last week, it generated a lot of responses, from the informative to the satirical, both pro and con. Surprisingly, no one I read ... discuss

It’s strange to consider that we will shortly be entering the season of Lent. Strange because time seems to be moving at such a rapid pace. Where did 2012 go again? 2011? 2010? But strange also ... discuss

From TribLive: Mt. Pleasant Township church to mark 5th year at current location Just over five years ago, parishioners of Transfiguration of Our Lord Polish National Catholic Church began the parish& ... discuss

Rev. Mark Preus got me thinking about my hymn-writing campaign about 8 years ago, and as I went back to look at some I realized they weren't all in one place (or they were, but the link is broken). &n ... discuss

Sorry for the light blogging this week - coming back to a regular schedule after a week off for spring break is always a big jarring the first few days back. And also since I am not a professional bl ... discuss

The past is dead.  The future:  we don't know.  All we have is the Now. Lent came and went, and just as quickly we saw Easter fly by.  We enjoyed our spring break and while things ... discuss

"March 16th, I don't think there are any words that could follow this date. It's become a meaning of its own. It's this day that changed our lives forever because of dear Lily Katherine. While you wer ... discuss

Over the years I've read a goodly amount of Chesterton's writings. My tally is no where near the amount the great Dale Ahlquist has read - I suspect he has studied even Chesterton's shopping lists ( ... discuss

If I had a dime for every time someone said to me, "I could never be a foster parent, It would hurt too much to give them back, I just couldn't do it.", well I'd be rich. That is the typical reaction ... discuss

I'm thankful for people I can trust to serve me and my family well. It gives me peace of mind to know I can trust those serving me, especially in areas that can be expensive and I have little knowledg ... discuss

Years ago, holidays (holy-days) stressed me out spiritually. I felt a burden, a duty to make the day "really spiritual." Extra devotions. Extra prayer. Extra Bible reading. Extra spiritual activities ... discuss

Daughters, together once again after such a long time  -  each and every one a blessing – Mary Eileen, Wendy Maurya, Kathleen Marian, Teresa Marie. Then there’s Margaret Maureen, of hap ... discuss

The last few mornings I’ve been watching “Catholic Canvas” on EWTN which is an explanation of the art of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican museums. I had known about the restoration of the fres ... discuss

In the first few years after its legalization, studies were taken to determine the cost of an abortion. The findings were that the price of a first-trimester procedure was generally around ... discuss

At the beginning of the classic Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey stood on a snow covered bridge preparing to jump into the icy river below. He was going to kill himse ... discuss

It only took me a year and a half but it's done. The Great Music Purge of 2013 is in the history books. If you haven't read my blog enough (nor want to click the link), I will explain why I did this.B ... discuss

Since the Vatican says that his Twitter account will be closing, I am here embedding below the complete list of Pope Benedict's English tweets, starting with the first:Dear friends, I am pleased to ge ... discuss

Gay network organised sex parties The Cardinals with their information had given the Pontiff "a clear picture of the damage and the rotten fish" in the Vatican, said the newspaper report. Is it abou ... discuss

20 February AD 1620 In 1619, King Christian IV of Norway and Denmark sent the ships Enhiørningen and Lamprenen in search of the Northwest Passage to India. The crew of sixty-four Norwegians, Danes, ... discuss

I have been awake for less than 5 hours today. And already, the following "glitches" have taken place:Little Brother was most ungracious (not to mention greedy) upon finding out that the Tooth Fairy h ... discuss

15 February AD 1621, transferred to 17 February Lutheran musician, composer, and musicologist Michael Praetorius (Prätorius) was born in Kreuzburg, Thuringia to Pastor and Mrs. Michael Schultheis (o ... discuss

A Meditation on Transfiguration, Lent, and Easter Today, Ash Wednesday, marks a time when those who follow a liturgical calendar of the Church year change seasons. From the time of Christmas (Jesus, ... discuss

Okay, I understand that, God willing, churches and chapels will be mobbed on tomorrow with folks wanting—and we don't know their reasons—to receive the ashes that will, or should, remind them of t ... discuss

A couple of years ago, there was an article about the origins of Groundhog Day in the Washington Post.How did this tradition get started?In ancient times, people of different cultures celebrated Feb. ... discuss

...the Lord our God had not revealed His good, perfect and loving plan. For the past 20+ years we've had an extremely strained relationship with my mother-in-law. Without going into the unsavory d ... discuss

A few days ago, I received an e-mail from Joanne Sison of Mathemagis. I was able to attend a parents' orientation on Singapore Math, conducted by Joanne late last year, before Christmas. (And I just r ... discuss

Yesterday my Twitter feed and Facebook Newsfeed blew up with Toure Neblett. Toure talked on  MSNBC about his past experience facing an unplanned pregnancy conceived in a serious committed relatio ... discuss

Fore! Hurricane Sandy victim Scott McGrath from Staten Island blasted Barack Obama today on FOX News. “Shame on you. You went away to Hawaii while I, my neighbors and the middle class w ... discuss

I can't believe it's almost February! Like I said in one of my earlier posts, we plan to take down our Christmas/Happy Birthday Jesus decorations on February 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lo ... discuss

Washington D.C., Jan 23, 2013 / 02:04 am (CNA).- A Princeton law professor has predicted increasing persecution of Catholic teaching on sexuality, amid accusations by a New York scholar that such teac ... discuss

Sermon – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany – John 2:1-11 St. John's Lutheran Church, Random Lake, WI “The Bridegroom at the Wedding” “Who is this guy?” That's perhaps the main question of the Ep ... discuss

16 April 1963   My Dear Fellow Clergymen:   While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities “unwise and untimely.R ... discuss

Our 15 year old son is a shepherd to a small, but expanding flock of sheep.  He has had a relatively easy time with the sheep compared to other animals my kids have tried out.  These sheep seem very ... discuss

I shop at "big box" stores as much as anyone else. Around here, there doesn't seem to be much of a choice. We don't have a Main Street in town; instead, it's strip malls along a state highway.But when ... discuss

So I work to the beat of a different drummer - I can never remember Thursdays for Small Successes, but when I do remember, I just love to take the time to remember ways in this last week, I had little ... discuss

--- 1 ---This is my first shot at 7 Quick Takes Friday so I have no idea what to talk about.  Is announcing that I don't know what to talk about considered a "quick take?"--- 2 ---It's been almo ... discuss

Springfield, Ill., Jan 11, 2013 / 12:03 am (CNA).- A priest of the Diocese of Springfield is on leave after he dialed 911 asking for help getting out of handcuffs – a call that has been replayed ... discuss

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 658 Proper of Seasons: 615 (reading, concluding prayer) Complementary Psalter: 1091 (Series I, Midmorning) Midmorning Prayer for Friday after E ... discuss

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 653 Proper of Seasons: 614 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 893 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 231 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 835 M ... discuss

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 649 Proper of Seasons: 609 Psalter: Friday, Week II, 890 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings. Office of Readings for Friday a ... discuss

Lord, open my lips.– And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him. Psalm 95 Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves ... discuss

I was inspired to write this post after reading Mariel's post about homeschool planning. Admittedly, I am not much of a planner. (I'm hoping that will change this year — pray for me, please?) Even w ... discuss

Like last year, we extended Christmas this time around... But it's actually supposed to last through tonight, as Adrienne had informed me some years ago! However: Since I was somewhat-sick (it was ba ... discuss

Since I'd like to start blogging again, I thought I'd start off with my 2012 list.  I re-read quite a few books from my favorite Stephanie Plum series, but overall, still read quite a few books t ... discuss

Today is the day that the Eastern church celebrates the joyous birth of Our Lord. It is right and just to keep the last day of Christmas for us as a holy day of rest and prayer. Merry Christmas one la ... discuss

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Hi Everyone!This is my first post in awhile. First off, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had as an amazing holiday as I did. Sadly, it is now time to head back to school.This blog p ... discuss

I love Christmas carols--always have. If you ask me to choose my top 3, it's an easy choice:  "O Holy Night," "Silent Night," and "The Little Drummer Boy."That last one hardly fits into the categ ... discuss

I can't believe it's almost been a week since my last post here. Time has flown by really fast and it's already the sixth day of 2013, already the Feast of the Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christ ... discuss

Homosexual activists have mounted a petition drive—right on the White House website—urging the Obama administration to “officially recognize the Roman Catholic Church as a hate group ... discuss

--1--Isn't it a blessing to be comfortable enough to have the means for all of life's true necessities and yet to be working hard enough to get them that a bag of coffee and a quart of cream makes for ... discuss

Thirteen-year-old Greg Hoffman had been begging his parents for an iPhone all year. So on Christmas morning he was thrilled to find the object of his desire under the tree, but there was a catch. T ... discuss

Sorry, no pic for this post.The internet connection has been intermittent here in the hospital and I'm taking this opportunity to quickly type this up.  So, yeah. You read that post heading right ... discuss

ELMER “BUDDY” DOEMy nursing home friend, Elmer, died today.He was, by his own admission, a handful as a youngster.  He went off and joined the Army during WWII, served in the European theater ... discuss

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Argh!! I don’t know what happened to my website but it was down for at least a month. I did every update you can think of and still could not correct the problem. I contacted my hosting company ... discuss

Happy New Year and Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God!On this first day of the new year, just eight days after the feast of the birth of Christ, we remember the Blessed Virgin Mary by celebrating he ... discuss

See my prior post (and the one before that, if you want). That only scratches the surface, and it's Blogosphere/web-related... I didn't even try to RECAP what went on with me, in 2012! :-)  Som ... discuss

I'm trying (though I've tried before!) to get back into the Blogosphere, and actually use it for semi-professional purposes. That would probably require a reboot here (for me to stop worrying about m ... discuss

I know I said in my last post that I'm on a blog-cation, but I just couldn't let the New Year come without writing at least one teeny, tiny post. (Does this mean I'm addicted to blogging?! Ha, ha! You ... discuss

Sermon – Christmas 1 – Luke 2:22-38Trinity Lutheran, Sheboygan, WI“Depart in Peace”The family is all gathered around. The doctors have given the grave news. “Time is short. Say y ... discuss

The Holy Family with a Palm Tree by Titian I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas. Today is the feast of the holy Family. The Son of God wanted his saving work to begin within an ordinary fam ... discuss

Litany of Christmas Thanks(Response: Baby Jesus, we thank you.)For the Blessed Virgin Mary your Mother who said "Yes" to the angel. R/For John the Baptist who leapt in the womb of Elizabeth his mother ... discuss

This was the first year EVER that one of my kids was an altar server on Christmas, despite their collective 8+ years of service. Little Brother was so excited to be serving in a special day.So excited ... discuss

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This is my 1st Christmas @ Cloverdale. It is a very lovely community! On December 18 there was musical Christmas play performed by students of Cloverdale Catholic School. It was very well attended. ... discuss

Often called Childermas or Kindermord, the Sunday between Christmas and Epiphany traditionally solemnizes the slaughter of the children of Judea by Herod. It provides focus for the Christian’s commi ... discuss

28 December, New Testament This day commemorates the slaughter of Bethlehem's children by Herod the Great (Matthew 2:16-18), as he attempted to destroy the Usurper to his throne. Herod, his jealousy i ... discuss

You can’t make this stuff up. At some point I registered at Daily Kos so I could make a comment, probably on some Ron Paul post, so I periodically get e-mails from them. I haven’t unsubscr ... discuss

kURT kONDRICH has an excellent column about Jesus and the meaning of Christmas.  He writes:  "As a professional in the disabilities field I work with the most vulnerable members of our comm ... discuss

January 1 will be the fourth anniversary of this blog.  This past year has been a light one, as my posts have been particularly few and far between.  I expect this will be the case for quite ... discuss

                  One of the many Nativity scenes Barbara collected over the years....Barbara's first Christmas i ... discuss

The Christmas season has in recent years been a time of deep introspection. Some years, this one especially, I find myself searching internally (spiritually) for direction as I head into a new liturg ... discuss

I apologize for the lack of blog posts but five kids under the age of nine is a little time intensive.  ;)  We are doing great!  Enjoying our time as a family, learning together and lau ... discuss

To say I have a few favorite Christmas hymns would be an understatement!  While we have much to rejoice about, these hymns don’t sugar coat reality.  Here are some that came to mind, followed ... discuss

I've seen "The Bishops Wife" at least twenty times in my life. It's a classic and beloved Christmas movie. But something about it hadn't really occurred to me until watching it again last night.The f ... discuss

Contrary to popular belief, the season of Christmas is not the period from Thanksgiving through December 25th.  That idea comes more from modern advertisers and merchandise salesman – the "only ... discuss

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Less than two weeks after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting left 20 children and six staff members dead, the pastor of the parish where eight of the children were members reflected on the mean ... discuss

Rose Kulamer's husband, John, said that on Saturday, November 30, she'd told him that she'd been to see “a woman in the West End Pgh.” who had used “a rubber tube” to cause an abortion. She ... discuss

It’s been a beautiful day.  One of those cold, winter, overcast days where you can stand outside and smell the fresh air and then get whiffs of the fireplace smoke.  Smells and feels like wint ... discuss

Who is Responsible for Christmas? - Dr. Miravalle: Mcasts185 Mark Miravalle asks the question Who is Responsible for Christmas? highlighting Mary's role in the Birth of Christ. To ask questions reg ... discuss

The days following Christmas are sometimes called the "Witness Days." The Greek word for "witness" is "martyr" and these days remind us that this sinful world hates the Gospel message of forgiveness i ... discuss

26 December, New Testament Saint Stephen's Day remembers the first recorded martyr of the Church. Stephen knew the gift of Christmas: His Lord came in human flesh to bring forgiveness and as Jesus for ... discuss

The Saint of the Day for December 26 is St. Stephen. The deacon Stephen, stoned in Jerusalem two years after the death of Christ, has always been the object of very special veneration by the faithful. ... discuss

Dec 25 - Homily: Three Births of the Savior on Christmas On this Christmas day, Fr. George explains how the three Christmas Masses at midnight, dawn, and during the day symbolize three births of Je ... discuss

I thought it would be a quiet day today. I didn't know the half of it.Tonight, I was invited by the wife of Sal's brother-in-law to their house for a Christmas party and gift exchange. She sets a real ... discuss

Wishing you my dear readers, a merry and blessed happy Christmas!!! ... discuss

Handel - Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus Sometimes Christians in America need to know that the Christmas is not only appreciated by them. It is also appreciated by non-Christians as well. Thank you t ... discuss

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope that you are all having a wonderful, blessed day surrounded by your loved ones (whether they be family and/or friends).I know this past year has been incredibly diffic ... discuss

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and Christmas merriment is in the heart of the merry. The times are challenging for many of us yet this day assures us that the tough stuff is passing and ... discuss

By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — In his Christmas Urbi et Orbi (The City and the World) address, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on how the birth of Christ has allowed Truth to “sprin ... discuss

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and Christmas merriment is in the heart of the merry. The times are challenging for many of us yet this day assures us that the tough stuff is passing and ... discuss

I am very pleased to again be a facilitator for the Patron Saint of the Year Devotion.  I have been part of this annual tradition since 2006 and have helped coordinate devotions for hundreds ... discuss

Three words: Word. Made. Flesh. “Through the fact that the Word of. God became flesh, the body entered theology through the main door.” -JP II, (TOB April 2, 1980) ‘Today a Savior h ... discuss

President Reagan discusses the true meaning of Christmas in this December 23, 1981 message to the nation.  A great leader and Christian gentleman who sought to do God's will, in a far, far b ... discuss

“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.”The period known as Christmastide begins with the Feast of the Nativity itself; specifically, with the evening ... discuss

Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born While shepherds kept their watching Over silent flocks by night Behold throughout the he ... discuss

I can't help but notice the empty spot on the carpet by the Christmas tree. The gifts that aren't wrapped and looking sparkly and beautiful. The wrapping paper all over the floor. The toys strewn thro ... discuss

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Vatican City, Dec 25, 2012 / 09:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict outlined the power of faith and pointed to Christ coming in the flesh as the source of hope and peace for society in his annual &# ... discuss

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On Facebook for the past several days, I’ve been counting down my 50 favorite Christmas songs. Coming up with the top 50 songs wasn’t terribly difficult. I’ve identified roughly 375 ... discuss

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.  And everyone ... discuss

Merry Christmas!  Today with all its hustle and bustle is a hard day to find the quiet needed for meditation.  Lucky for us Christmas lasts 8 days in our Church, we have the Octave of Christ ... discuss

In one of the most heavily gun-controlled American cities, 7 people received lead injections on Christmas Eve. Obama won’t be visiting Chicago to mourn the injuries and loss of life. These victi ... discuss

Dec 24 - Homily: Christmas Legacy of Joy On Christmas Eve Fr. Elias preaches on the historicity of the Birth of Christ and how we have been celebrating this ever since with the greatest joy of the ... discuss

It is a stay-at-home kind of Christmas this year. I always find it fun to run back through the blog posts from December 25ths of the past to see where my family was and what we were doing that day. So ... discuss

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Keeping it simple and close to home “again” this year . . . counting our blessings that are more plentiful than we deserve. Merry Christmas to all… “And, lo, the angel of th ... discuss

Wishing You and Your Family a Blessed and Merry Christmas!Murillo's Adoration of the ShepherdsArt teaches theology. Notice the light in this painting. It comes from the babe. He is wrapped in pure whi ... discuss

URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI CHRISTMAS 2012 (Video)   Photo By HANDOUT/REUTERS “Veritas de terra orta est!” – “Trut ... discuss

"I believe from my heart that the cause which binds together my peoples and our gallant and faithful allies is the cause of Christian Civilization."   King George VI Broadcasting on ... discuss

Remembering the Reason For The Season. Christ's Birth! To: All Patriots and Friends, Merry Christmas! From: ARRA News Service Tags: ARRA News Service, Christmas, 2012, Merry Christmas, Christ's B ... discuss

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 667 Proper of Seasons: 436 Psalms and canticle as in Evening Prayer II of Christmas, 414 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 Proper of Seasons: 159 ... discuss

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I: Ordinary: 658 Proper of Saints: 1260 (reading, concluding prayer) Complementary Psalter: 1091 (Series I, Midmorning) Midmorning Prayer for the Feast of S ... discuss

Today, many children - even children of Christian families - will be getting up to see what gifts "Santa" has brought them.  We never misled our children about the myths of Santa.  It didn't ... discuss

Remembering the Reason For The Season. Christ's Birth! Merry Christmas! Tags: Christmas, 2012, Merry Christmas, Christ's Birth To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention ... discuss

By Joseph Pronechen | How (and why) to center life around Christ at home. | The miracle of Christmas, centered on the birth of Christ, reminds the faithful of the beauty and holiness of th ... discuss

BRONZINO, Agnolo1535-40, Adoration of the ShepherdsThe people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;upon those who dwelt in the land of glooma light has shone.You have brought them abundant jo ... discuss

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One of the things that I love most about Christmas is receiving gifts.  I know that I ‘should’ say that the blessing is in giving gifts, but frankly I love to receive gifts more.  I love ... discuss

Dec 24 - Homily: A Savior Has Been Born For You At this Christmas midnight Mass, Fr. Ignatius explains our great joy, for the Child born on this night frees us from the slavery of sin, gives us eve ... discuss

By ESTEFANIA AGUIRRE/CNA/EWTN | MARKTL AM INN, Germany — A Christmas letter that Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Baby Jesus when he was seven years old demonstrates his devotion to the Sacred ... discuss

Beloved: The grace of God has appeared, saving all Here we stand, at the manger, at the answer. We have been inundated by the negatives of the world, particularly over the last several weeks, even in ... discuss

By Jimmy Akin | If you attended Mass on Christmas Eve, you may have heard the "Christmas proclamation." This is a beautiful, poetic announcement of the birth of Christ. It says when Jesus ... discuss

Though coming in the form of man, yet not in every thing is He subject to the laws of man's nature; for while His being born of a woman tells of human nature; virginity becoming capable of childbirth ... discuss

In 2006 I started what has become a tradition for this blog, posting videos of my favorite Italiano Christmas carol, Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle. It was written by St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, a doctor o ... discuss

Gloria in Excelsis Deo!In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustusthat the whole world should be enrolled.This was the first enrollment,when Quirinius was governor of Syria.So all went to be ... discuss

Reposted from 25 December 2007 Complaints about people not knowing “the true meaning of Christmas” started this year in mid-October, as the first holiday advertising began. Most Christians ... discuss

A couple of points of interest in this homily. The Pope prays for peace in the Middle East, specifically naming the Israelis and Palestinians, and the surrounding nations of Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq. ... discuss

The Christmas Kalend or Proclamation In the year 5199 from the creation of the world, from the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth; 2,957 years from the flood; 2,015 ... discuss

The Collect.ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by ... discuss

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  SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI Saint Peter's BasilicaMonday, 24 December 2012   [Video]   Dear Brother ... discuss

Pro-Life Catholic Group Wins HHS Mandate Exemption in Court In another victory for pro-life advocates challenging the pro-abortion HHS mandate in Obamacare, a pro-life Catholic group has won a leg ... discuss

Wishing you a very joyous Christmas Eve. Please enjoy the following video with a beautiful version of "Holy Night" by Celtic Woman [As of this post over [9,141, 323 views]: "O Holy Night! The sta ... discuss

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Wishing you a very joyous Christmas Eve. As we shared last year, please enjoy the following video with a beautiful version of "Holy Night" by Celtic Woman [As of this post over [9,141, 323 views]: ... discuss

Wow. (Don't even have the time to mention my backlog or much background... I was hoping (see prior posts to reboot this weblog anyway, and not have to worry about that!) When at West Side just a bit ... discuss

American Minute for December 25th:Download MP3   President John Quincy Adams stated in Newburyport, July 4, 1837:"In the chain of human events, the birthday of the nation is indissol ... discuss

This is an excellent piece, as I see these objections from atheists and secularists constantly. Marshall, who writes the popular blog Canterbury Tales, synthesizes an excellent response and convincing ... discuss

“The Huron Carol” (aka “Jesous Ahatonhia” or “Jesus He Is Born”) is Canada's oldest Christmas song, written in 1643 by Saint Jean de Brébeuf, a Jesuit missionary living amidst the Huron n ... discuss

NORAD Tracks Santa + Family Fun Activities ( Chinese | Deutsch | English | Español | Français | Italiano | Japanese Português ) tian ... discuss

Lincoln, Neb., Dec 24, 2012 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Neb., says Christmas shows that God is truly with mankind despite the evils of the world, which means Christ ... discuss

By: T F Stern The Moral Liberal I love listening to Christmas tunes on the radio this time of year. Dean Martin’s version of, Baby It’s Cold Outside, comes to mind; his hoping to convince a pretty ... discuss

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By: Trevor Loudon New Zeal Thanks for all your well wishes and kindness. Thanks so much for your incredible support through a tough year. Seasons Greetings to you from a New Zealand Christmas. Lets ma ... discuss

In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country,  where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.  When Elizabeth heard Mary's gree ... discuss

Luke 2:1-14  Think Small(Click here for readings)While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son.  She wrapped him in swaddlin ... discuss

[This story originally appeared here in 2007, courtesy of “Rooster Cogburn.” According to our online statistics, it is one of the most sought-after items we have published here in our ten-plus yea ... discuss

Padre Pio's Christmas Meditation Appearing in volume four of the Italian-language edition of Padre Pio's letters, this essay was taken from Padre Pio's hand-written notebooks. Translated by Fra ... discuss

A joyous and Merry CHRISTmas to all, from Hyscience. We will not be posting on Christmas day, and the rest of this evening I'll be resting up for midnight mass. Meanwhile, remember CHRIST is the reas ... discuss

By MICHELE CHABIN | BETHLEHEM — Rhema Halabi, a Christian Arab resident of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, planned to attend her evangelical church’s Christmas play on the week ... discuss

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by Ray Nothstine - Every December cultural warriors mourn the incessant attacks on Christmas and secularism’s rise in society. News headlines carry stories of modern day Herods banning nativity scen ... discuss

"And his garments became shining and exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller upon earth can make white." Mark 9:3The Christmas tree is lit and laden with all the ornaments filled with memories of Chr ... discuss

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It is the mornOf Christmas    Eve,Scrambled eggs    I cook.Advent's    Sunday,Fourth and lastMost fasting    now forsook.The birds outsideAr ... discuss

Merry Christmas, from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: I await with bated breath to hear the Merry Christmas message from Barack Obama's buddy - anti-Christian Muslim Brotherhood/Egyptian Presid ... discuss

Heaven knows, there are many reasons to feel blue this Christmas. From the senseless, tragic loss of innocent life in New Town, CT, to the seemingly intractable political divide paralyzing our nation' ... discuss