c. 1390-1473 FEAST: December 23 Greatly revered in his native Poland, this saint, also known as John Cantius, spent most of his life teaching at the […]
John of Kanty
Sunday Scripture readings: Dec. 25, 2016
The Nativity of the Lord — First reading: Isaiah 52:7-10; Second reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 Gospel: John 1:1-18 or John 1:1-5, 9-14
Create your own Christmas family traditions
Sometimes I get stuck on how I think Christmas morning should be — namely, me well-rested and with a cup of coffee warming my hands as […]
Polish ‘wigilia’ on Christmas Eve features simple but savory foods
“What I remember from my childhood is my ‘babcia’ (grandmother) having these huge pots on two stoves,” said my mother Barbara, who has marked Polish “wigilia” every year since her birth.
USCCB president urges Catholics to give gift of themselves in New Year
In his message for Christmas, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, encouraged Catholics to visit the manger this Christmas and reflect on how to give of themselves in the New Year.
What is the origin of the ‘O antiphons’ sung during of Advent?
I’ve read that the Alleluia verses before the Gospel reading at Mass during the week before Christmas are based on some ancient liturgical texts called the “O antiphons.” Can you please say something about them?
Byzantine Catholics prepare for Christmas with 40-day fast
A 40-day period known as the Philip’s Fast, which began Nov. 15, is accompanying the faithful of the Byzantine Catholic Church as they prepare to celebrate the feast of the Nativity.
Sunday Scripture readings: Dec. 18, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Advent First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14 Responsoral Psalm: 24:1-6 Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-24 By Sharon K. Perkins On more than […]