We are nearing the end of the Advent season, a time of waiting and preparing for the coming of Christ as a baby in the manger at Bethlehem and also for his second coming at the end of time.
Bishop Kettler: May Christmas foster peace and solidarity in our hearts
Hark the herald angels: How sacred music evangelizes, lifts up hearts
Music can be that gentle lure that helps welcome and embrace those who have become distant from the church, said one liturgy and music expert.
At Christmas, recognize your sin and let God caress you, pope says
At Christmas, God reveals his full power, which is the power of relentlessly seeking his lost sheep and, when he finds them, giving them a caress, Pope Francis said.