Here we are in late June. We have crossed the approximate halfway mark between last Christmas and the coming Christmas. I love Advent and Christmas
Celebrate Ordinary Time? Why celebrate anything that seems to just fill in the space between Christmas and Easter? The Sacrament of the Moment With all
Jesus, the Reason for our Joy Another year has passed, and the Christmas Season is here. This is a time of reflection, a time of joy
One of the great joys of being Catholic is that Christmas last eight days, followed by a whole season for Christmas.While others grudgingly pack away
In the Christmas classic, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the residents of Whoville wake up on Christmas morning to find none of their Christmas
The streets are beautiful this time of year. Homes and shops are decorated with colorful lights and festive decorations. Cities and town are filled
Almost 25 years ago, I spent Christmas with a family who had one son who was adored by everyone. However, that Christmas there was another
One of the Gospel stories that we shall hear in the coming days will be about the visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. The
As children, many of us enjoyed carefully studying the Highlights pages to find the hidden objects. I remember diligently seeking for each one until
Of all the holidays, Christmas is my favorite. I love the beauty, the joy, the peace, and the good will that seem to shine just
Sometimes God grants special graces to parents. Little encouragements come out of the blue that let you know that what you’re trying to teach has
[Editor’s Note: This article was first published on Catholic Stand, December 6, 2014. We are republishing here for your holiday enjoyment.] With Christmas coming up
[Editor’s Note: This article was first published on Catholic Stand, December 2, 2014. We are republishing here for your holiday enjoyment.] So much popular Christmas
Everywhere I go these days, it’s cold. The official beginning of winter is less than three weeks away, and here in the Midwest the temperatures
For much of my adult life I have lived in areas that really offered only three of the four seasons. In the Deep South summer
It is like it happened yesterday, even though 4 long years have passed since that fateful December day. If I allow myself, I can see
Christmas shopping, menu planning, cookie exchanges, gift swaps, new TVs, new cars, new clothes … bells, carols, gold and glitter … snowflakes, tinsel and trees
Author’s Note: This is a slightly edited re-run of last year’s Christmas article. A collection of Christmas and/or holiday myths. I’m going to justify this
What does Jesus want for Christmas? After all, it’s his birthday. And he has told us what he wants. When Jesus appeared to St. Faustina,
“… for nothing will be impossible for God” –Luke 1:37 Christmas vacation as a graduate student is nothing short of spectacular. No more papers to
A collection of Christmas and/or holiday myths. I’m going to justify this description by saying a ‘myth’ a sort of old, sideways conspiracy… please play
