Love is born on Christmas morn, and the world is born anew
In Christ, God entered into human history – into time – and opened it to eternity. Love is born today – and in Him, the world is now being recreated anew.
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Articles tagged 2024 Christmas reflection
The deeper meaning of Christmas is the joy that comes from the birth of Our Lord
It is very easy for people to get drowned in the commercial and secular aspects of Christmas, especially in the Western developed world. But the meaning of Christmas is the birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – the source of all joy and mirth.
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This Christmas story about St. Thérèse’s saintly father is a lesson for dads everywhere
St. Louis Martin got impatient with his saintly daughter early in the morning on Christmas Day. Yet he also made enormous sacrifices to help her fulfill her vocation. For these reasons, he is a model for dads everywhere.
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Forgotten 19th century missionary in North America inspires us to bring Christ to a weary world
Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga spent decades sharing the Catholic faith among Native Americans.
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Need spiritual insight this Christmas? Explore the glorious Epiphany of the Lord in sacred art
Considering Gentile de Fabriano’s Adoration of the Magi (1423), discover the coherent portrayal of God’s loving condescension into human history, the call of pilgrimage and conversion for humanity, and the exalted humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Christmas invites us to rediscover a childlike joy for the gift of life
That God was a babe, a child, fascinates children. They see that He was like them. The fact that he played and sang and was tiny and delightful fills them with a meaning no other gift can supply.
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