In his message for Christmas, Cardinal Daniel 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.
USCCB president urges Catholics to give gift of themselves in New Year
In multicultural Lebanon, Nativity scenes are common in public places
Amid the turmoil in the Middle East and persecution of Christians in surrounding countries, the Christmas spirit is evident in Lebanon: sparkling lights, decorated trees and even mangers in public places.
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.
Bishop Kettler: May Christmas foster peace and solidarity in our hearts
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.
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.