“I want to propose that upon entering the season of Christmas, we become truly intentional in doing something that should be a nonnegotiable for us as believers.”
Hosffman Ospino: It’s Christmas, give Jesus
‘Box of Joy’ organizers say giving program has even more meaning in pandemic
U.S. Catholic parishes, schools and groups have been collecting items since the fall to share Christmas joy in small packages for children in poverty-stricken nations and will deliver the gift boxes to local drop-off centers during Box of Joy Week, Nov. 7-15.
Money, pride make people ignore God’s word, neglect others, pope says
Without making room for God’s word in their heart, people will never be able to welcome and love all human life, Pope Francis said.