December 8, 2021

God’s Loving Design

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, is one of the centerpiece feasts of the Advent season.

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The Gifts of Advent Day 11: Nothing Lasts Forever

Clearing your house of clutter might seem like the perfect project for Lent, it can be a fruitful Advent pursuit as well.
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Undoer of Knots

Think of a time you tried to untie a “knot” in your life. Did you get frustrated? Know that Mary our mother is patient and gentle with the sorrows and challenges that you bring to her.
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Faith and Family for December 12: Third Sunday of Advent

On this third Sunday of Advent, we hear an important message when John the Baptist tell the crowds to share what they have with those who have none.
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Day Eleven: A Catholic Family Advent

The days leading up to Christmas can be exhausting. We need to remember to take care of ourselves so that we can enjoy the Advent season.
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People gather for Midnight Mass

Oxford, Mich., is rebuilding ‘crumbled edifice of our hearts,’ priest says

There were four white candles alight in the darkness on the baptismal font at St. Joseph Parish Dec. 5. One for Hana St. Juliana. One for Justin Shilling. One for Tate Myre. One for Madisyn Baldwin.
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Painting of the Immaculat Conception

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Under the title of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Virgin is the patron of the United States. Thus this is a major feast—in fact a Holy Day of Obligation—for the Church in the United States of America.
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