Catholic liturgies avoid Christmas decorations, carols in Advent
WASHINGTON (CNS) — During the weeks before Christmas, Catholic churches stand out for what they are missing.
Second week of Advent calls us to promise, prophecy, return
God kept the first promise that He would send a Savior, so the faithful should trust Him to keep the second promise that He will come again and take the holy ones to be with Him for eternity.
‘Crown jewel’ of national shrine — Trinity Dome Mosaic — dedicated
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The overflowing congregation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception hardly needed reminding to raise their “eyes to the heavens” during a dedication of the Trinity Dome Mosaic Dec. 8.
Pope names longtime ally to lead Mexico City Archdiocese
The world's largest archdiocese has a new leader following the June resignation of his 75-year-old predecessor when canon law required him to retire.
Pope asks Mary’s help in fighting viruses of fear, indifference
ROME (CNS) — Standing at the foot of a Marian statue, Pope Francis prayed Mary would help Christians develop the “antibodies” needed to fight the modern diseases of indifference, hypocrisy and fear of foreigners.
Gregorian chant called seminarian to Catholicism
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Gabe Bouck enters Advent, a season in which Catholics are urged to answer God’s call for conversion, the seminarian is reminded of the melodic voice that inspired him to become Catholic.
Mideast Christian leaders to Trump: Jerusalem move could have dire results
JERUSALEM (CNS) — In an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Christian leaders in Jerusalem said U.S. recognition of the city as the capital of Israel could have dire regional consequences.
Angel figurines deliver message of love at Ohio senior care facility
The senior care facility welcomes the public to check out its 2,000-plus angel display all year-round, but Christmas angels come out of storage to take a prominent spot during Advent.
Fall sports wraps us with state titles, various honors
Two Catholic school swim and dive teams captured state titles following unusual seasons with others fighting long and hard for their accomplishments.
Notable feasts during Advent: Feast of the Immaculate Conception a holy day of obligation
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception — a holy day of obligation — is the first of two important Marian feast days that fall during Advent.
