“Today, in the difficult circumstances of a Christmas still overshadowed by the pandemic, we are proposing that young people post on social media a memory, a piece of advice or a ‘gift of wisdom’ they have received from one of the elderly people with whom they have formed a bond in recent months.”
Vatican tells young people to ask for ‘words of wisdom’ for Christmas
Effie Caldarola: Advent’s call to discipleship
During Advent, we pray about our call to be disciples. But what does “discipleship” mean?
At Mass with new cardinals, pope warns against worldliness
In his homily, Pope Francis said the two key phrases for the Advent season were God’s closeness and people’s vigilance against indifference and mediocrity.
Fr. Kenneth Doyle: Pope Francis and civil unions/ Hands raised in prayer
By Father Kenneth Doyle | Catholic News Service Q. Why is the Pope approving of civil unions for homosexuals? Isn’t this still one of the deadly […]
Sunday Scripture reflection: Nov. 29, 2020
First Sunday of Advent
First reading: Is 63:16-17, 19, 64:2-7
Second reading: 1 Cor 1:3-9
Gospel: Mk 13:33-37
Food banks do their best to help families have a hearty Thanksgiving meal
Agencies such as Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson are teaming up in creative ways with other agencies to make sure the growing number of families and individuals showing up at their doors are fed during the holiday season holidays.
Catholics see plenty to be grateful for on Thanksgiving even amid pandemic
This Thanksgiving will bring new opportunities for gratitude and loving others while embracing — and simplifying — traditions.
Austrian Peace Light tradition continues, despite pandemic
The year, the Christmas tradition of the Peace Light of Bethlehem continues, despite COVID-19 restrictions and border and church closures.