December 2015

	What is it like today in the land where Christ was born?
	Terry longs to visit home
	Wendy travels to Holy Land on medical mission
	Laboring in the vineyard
	On trip with N.E.W. Life Center to see Pope, Jay felt like "bursting for joy"
From the Editor	God's gentle invitation called me home
	The Lasting Legacy of Pope Francis in Philadelphia
Good Life	The right gift for the right time
Saint of the Month	Break With Sin and Follow Christ: St. Fabiola
Parenting	Does My Kindergartner Really Need an iphone?
Last Word	Look for Jesus, Mary and Jospeh in the faces of today's refugees
Marriage Matters	He says: We should invite our son’s roommates for Christmas
Conflict Resolution	My brother is boycotting our family dinner again
Work Life	I Love Christmas, but Not the Office Parties That Come With It
In the Know With Father Joe	Are Catholic superstitions OK?
Theology 101	Humane Vitae and the Sanctity of Life
FAITH Helps	Discussion Guide for December
Consecrated Life	A sister and a mother
Special Report	Will the Catholic Church be forced out of adoption and foster care?
Cover Story	From refugee to mason farmer, Bhim embraces his new life
From the Bishop	Let us seek what is truly good for one another
Special Report	Synod of Bishops: marriage and family