“How could we possibly find God in the suffering of separation, especially in a season that for many us is often spent in closeness with others?”
Contemplating the closeness of the Incarnation in a year of separation
Eden Valley, Watkins parishes to host outdoor Nativity story
The churches of St. Anthony in Watkins and Assumption in Eden Valley will host an outdoor depiction of the Nativity story. “The Story of Jesus’ Birth: A Drive Through Christmas Event,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 23.
Vatican will offer Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 to employees
“Only through a widespread and capillary immunization of the population will it be possible to obtain real advantages in terms of public health to achieve control of the pandemic,” Dr. Andrea Arcangeli said Dec. 11.
Advent Week 3: Rejoice in bleak times
“Maybe this Gaudete Sunday, and this strange year, is beckoning us to quiet down, do less, be more prayerful, take intentional time to count our blessings and give thanks for the fundamental things.”
Hosffman Ospino: Mary of Guadalupe, symbol of hope and renewal
“Mary of Guadalupe is a powerful symbol of hope. … She is a reminder that no matter how hard life is, God does not abandon us.”
‘Let my people worship,’ archbishop says after California church decision
In response to the Supreme Court’s Dec. 3 order saying federal judges should take another look at pandemic limits on California churches, San Francisco’s archbishop said: “The time is overdue for our civil officials to work with us and other churches on worshiping safely.”
Italian bishops say ‘midnight Mass’ must end before 10 p.m. curfew
Italian bishops’ conference met to discuss the problem of Christmas “midnight Mass” when the government has imposed a 10 p.m. curfew as part of its measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Catholic Charities Senior Dining provides frozen meals for pick-up in December
The Senior Dining Frozen Meal Expansion Project, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, is offering meals for pick-up at several additional locations across Central Minnesota in December.