“Even happy reunions can bring ordinary obstacles as we struggle with the shifting dynamics within families and the stress brought by homecomings.”
Laura Kelly Fanucci: When reentry is rocky
Moravian star factory: 125 years of Christmas — and geometry
Almost 800,000 Moravian stars in various sizes and colors will leave the factory in the German state of Saxony this year.
Send us your Advent or Christmas story ideas
We’re especially looking for story ideas with a faith component that could inspire others.
‘Share the Spirit’ this holiday season
Share the Spirit, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud, matches individuals and families with individuals, groups and organizations that wish to provide gifts for the holiday season.
Photos of the Week: Jan. 3, 2022
In the spotlight: Christmas around the world, polar plunge, COVID surge
At Christmas, share joy, not complaints, pope says
With the celebration of Christmas just around the corner, Christians should look for ways to share the joy of Jesus’ birth rather than draw up a laundry list of complaints, Pope Francis said.
Christmas season liturgies and other prayer opportunities
Bishop Kettler will celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10 p.m., Dec. 24; local religious communities to host variety of celebrations.
Greg Erlandson: In the storm’s wake, our neighbors need us
“The suffering of our neighbors becomes suffering we can help ease.”