Faith and Family for January 3: The Epiphany of the Lord
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 30, 2020
In this week’s Gospel, we hear the tale of the Magi and their visit to see Christ in the manger.
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Susan Hines-Brigger
Susan Hines-Brigger is an executive editor of St. Anthony Messenger magazine. She has worked at Franciscan Media for 30 years. She and her husband, Mark, are the parents of four children, and grandparents of one.
Faith and Family for December 27: Feast of the Holy Family
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 22, 2020
On this Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family.
Faith and Family for December 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 16, 2020
The fourth Sunday of Advent tells the story of the angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she would bear a son and name him Jesus.
A Look at St. Juan Diego
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 9, 2020
Knowing that Mary would choose to appear to an indigenous farmer when she could appear anywhere and to anyone brings to many people a symbol of hope.
Faith and Family for December 13: Third Sunday of Advent
Susan Hines-Brigger
December 9, 2020
The Gospel for the third Sunday of Advent tells of John the Baptist preaching about the coming of Christ, the light of the world.
A New Take on ‘Silent Night’
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 30, 2020
I often find myself rolling my eyes a bit whenever I hear the Christmas song “Silent Night” during this time of year. You see, silent nights have been very few and far between in our house for the past 21 years—ever since we brought our oldest daughter, Maddie, home from the hospital.
Dear Reader: Let’s Begin Again
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 30, 2020
This has been a difficult year, for sure. But in the birth of Christ, we celebrate the arrival of the hope we long for right now. All of us at Franciscan Media wish you a very blessed Christmas and New Year.