December 24, 2021

The Gifts of Advent Day 27: Open Wide the Doors

Diane M. Houdek December 24, 2021

Pope Francis reminds us that Christmas calls us to be on the lookout for this manifestation of the divine. And if God wants to dwell with us, we better be willing to open our doors to him.

Humbled and Hopeful

Christopher Heffron December 24, 2021

The greatest gifts don’t come in packages. Sometimes a call, a visit, or a simple text to a loved one is priceless. Share this prayer with somebody who needs a lift on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve: A Catholic Family Advent

Susan Hines-Brigger December 24, 2021

The signs and bumper stickers that read “Jesus is the reason for the season” are absolutely right. All that we celebrate during this Christmas season began with that birth so many years ago in a manger in Bethlehem.

Christmas: An Antidote to Discord

Susan Hines-Brigger December 24, 2021

The birth of Jesus is the antidote to all of the discord we are carrying in our hearts. And it is a perfect moment for all of us to stop and reevaluate our role in the disagreements and disharmony we ...

Christmas at Greccio

Franciscan Media December 24

Being a man who wanted to experience things with all of his senses, Saint Francis decided one Christmas to depict the birth of Jesus with live animals and real people. This “first crèche” was created in Greccio in 1223. Our ...

Sunday Soundbite for December 25, 2021

Greg Friedman, OFM December 24, 2021

Our Christmas giving is meant to symbolize God’s generosity to us. As we give our gifts--large or small--let’s be grateful that the Father gave us the greatest gift of all.