Christmas hymns and carols are an essential part of holiday celebrations.

St. Olympias was orphaned and widowed, and she still managed to serve God and the poor.

Did you know that the “Twelve Days of Christmas” may have a deeper symbolic meaning?

Few had much hope that Kevin would ever be his normal self again, after an aggressive COVID infection.

Things to Do for December 2022

Try this traditional sweetbread in honor of the Baby Jesus.

When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family.

Why is it so hard to pray every day?

Advent is upon us. It is a time of waiting, anticipating, remembering and hoping.

As the father of four young children, the Holy Spirit pricked my heart when the well-known and surprisingly profound “This Little Light of Mine” came blasting through the speaker.

A sweet reminder that it’s time to focus on the joy that should come from all the things we have been given.

How do we respond to God’s invitations, gifts and corrections?

In recent years, usually around the beginning of November, I’ve not...

As Christians, we’ve been given a sneak peek of where this most miraculous story leads. Reset your expectations this Advent and see what happens when you await the Lord with an open heart.

Kruidnoten are little bite-sized cookies made with cinnamon and other sweet spices.

God, make my path lead straight to you

The Jesse tree gets its name from Jesse, the father of King David.

Just talk to God about the situation as you would to a good friend.

I can’t speak for everyone, but personally, I find that sharing the faith is not always easy.

1st Sunday of Advent In this first week of Advent, let us focus on...

This last year, we were blessed with a new addition to our family.

The call to forgiveness, to reconciliation, to peace. This is the m...

What if we use this Advent season to begin to practice what a life ...

In the past, Catholics have been encouraged to give the manger...

When I was a child, I was given one of those chocolate Advent calendars.