Faith

Our encounter with Christ, fullness of truth deepens over time

This Sunday, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany. The word “epiphany” literally means “revelation” or “manifestation.” It calls to mind the image of a curtain being yanked aside, unveiling a work of art to the public for the very first time. Or, it is like the world premiere of a highly anticipated film like “The Hobbit.”

Merry Christmas!

Let us be wise Magi this Christmas • What gift will you give to Jesus this year? • See this year’s Christmas poster, essay contest winners • Christmas trees remind believers of light of Christ • Vatican Nativity scene to depict ancient city’s rock-hewn grottos • A goat for Christmas?

Divine joy through Christmas greetings

There are a number of ways in which we convey our joy at Jesus’ coming into the world.

Christmas Essay Contest Winners

Adults and youth were invited to finish the phrase above and submit a 200 word essay about their favorite ornament.

Christmas Poster Contest Winners

The Catholic Spirit asked youths in grades one to 12 to create Christmas posters by completing the phrase, “The ornament on my family Christmas tree I like best is ...” and then drawing a picture.

As Christmas nears, we pray for courage to do God’s will

Advent Week 4 — Dec. 23

Golden opportunity for faith-sharing

Disciples are sent to proclaim the Good News. Every day is a good day to share the message of Jesus Christ. And, while regular days are good, Christmastime often is even better.

What gift will you give to Jesus this Christmas?

Though Christmas will soon be happening on the liturgical calendar, the rest of the world has already been celebrating Christmas with decorations in every shop window and every ad on television.

We light a special wreath candle this week as a sign of joy

Today begins the third week of the season of Advent, so we are halfway to Christmas! As we prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ and for the second coming of the Lord, we light three candles, including a special one of a different color.

‘O Antiphons’ during Advent’s last days invoke Messiah’s titles

The O Antiphons, also known as the Greater Antiphons, are a set of seven separate antiphons, each beginning with an “O,” and followed by a title or special attribute of the Christ-child whose birth will be commemorated on Christmas.

Jesus’ presence allows us to ‘rejoice always’

Blessed Miguel Pro’s biographers say that even from a young age he was always joyful. As a youngster he played practical jokes on his sisters, wrote silly songs and played them on his guitar, and later he humored his brothers in the Society of Jesus with comics.

In confession, priest sees mercy, love and humility

Confession is always a place of victory
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