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Receive the Love of God Through Mary
Melanie Jean Juneau reminds us that if our “Yes” to the Lord is whispered from our centre, we will experience a rebirth this Christmas season.
Browsing: Nativity
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Snow Comes In Silence
Christ and snow have a few things in common, reflects Merridith Frediani, not the least of which is that they both arrive in silence.
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When Things Don't Go As Planned: An Advent Reflection
When things in life just do not seem to be going right, Kelly Guest reflects on the story of the Nativity.
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Come to the Stable and See!
Ellen Mongan invites you to take a moment to enter into the Christmas story and prayerfully meditate on the nativity scene.
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Christmas in September?
Susan Anderson meditates on the Mystery of the Nativity of Jesus in her series on the Rosary.
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THE STAR offers first look at characters, adds new celebrity voice talent
From Sony Pictures Animation, THE STAR offers a first look at five characters from the anticipated faith-and-family film, premiering November 10.
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O Come, Let Us Adore Him
Guest author Deanna K. Klingel takes inspiration from her grandchildren’s response to the Nativity scene.
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Go in Haste! Be Amazed! Treasure!
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on a passage from the Gospel of Luke, which was featured on the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God which has to do with the visit of the shepherds to Mary and the Christ child in the stable at Bethlehem. The passage hinges on three words: haste, astonished, and treasured.
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The Deeper Meaning of Christmas
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for Christmas: true peace can never be forged by steel, but only by love.
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The Christmas Story’s Best Supporting Actor: A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Marcellino D’Ambrosio offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent: Joseph’s claim to fame is his integrity and deep faith.
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Announcing the 2016 CatholicMom.com Nativity Scene Linkup!
The Nativity scene is a treasured part of many families’ Christmas traditions. Whether yours is a family heirloom or an unbreakable, child-safe display, we invite you to join in the fun of sharing your family’s Nativity scene with us! Plan to join our Nativity scene linkup beginning Wednesday, December 21.
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Praying as a Family with the Nativity Set
Learn 3 ways your family can pray around your Nativity set, and join Professor Timothy O’Malley from the University of Notre Dame at a free webinar Thursday, 12/1 at noon Eastern.
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Preparing for the Christ Child in the Way We Prepare for our own Children
Kitty Marcenelle encourages moms to prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of our Savior with the same vigor that we prepare for our own little gifts from God.
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How far is it to Bethlehem?
Frances Chesterton, wife of G.K. Chesterton, wrote the poem “How Far is it to Bethlehem” in 1917. Today, Kate Taliaferro reflects on this simple poem’s powerful message about our closeness to Christ, born in a manger and in our hearts.
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Advent: Waiting Like Mary and Joseph
During Advent, Mary and Joseph teach us how to wait for the birth of Jesus in peace and joyful hope.