A COVID-19 Christmas

Susan Hines-Brigger November 30, 2020

In the midst of these uncertain times, here are five ways to rethink your Advent and Christmas season.

Praying on Paper

Terry Hershey November 30, 2020

Journaling is a chance to give a voice to what’s inside.

Culture Review: ‘The Vow’ and ‘Truth and Lies’

Christopher Heffron November 30, 2020

Reviews of The Vow on HBO and the podcast Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein.

Light the First Candle

Diane M. Houdek November 29, 2020

Advent begins quietly, with the lighting of the first candle on the Advent wreath.

Patience and Grace

Christopher Heffron November 29, 2020

Advent is a time to wait in hope for the birth of Jesus. It requires patience on our part—and therein lies the struggle for many.

Saint Clement was the fourth pope of the Church, living toward the end of the first century. He is known for his letter to the church at Corinth, in which he tried to reestablish peace between the clergy and the faithful.

Grace in a Time of Quarantine

Carol Ann Morrow November 28, 2020

Jesus, you spent a long time in the desert and long nights in prayer. Help me find the grace that hides in this challenging era.

Saint James of the Marche

Franciscan Media November 28

Saint James of the Marche was born in the Marche of Ancona. Before joining the Friars Minor, he earned doctorates in canon and civil law at the University of Perugia. He lived a very austere life, and was an extremely popular preacher, who spread devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus.