The U.S. bishops already saw this coming at the beginning of the year and said Catholics should attend separate Masses for the two days.
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Dec. 6: The ministry of presence
A reflection for the first Wednesday of Advent
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Pope Francis makes his letter to Argentine bishops on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ part of the official record
Pope Francis said the bishops’ document “explains precisely the meaning of Chapter VIII of ‘Amoris Laetitia.’
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What does Catholic social teaching tell us about sexual harassment?
Three reasons why sexual harassment violates Catholic social teaching
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What does a parish of mercy look like?
Matthew Halbach talks about his vision for “total parish evangelization.”
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Dec. 4: At your service
A reflection for the first Monday of Advent
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When should Catholics decorate for Christmas?
Advent is a season of somber preparation, which isn’t often reflected in inflatable Santas and luminary reindeer.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
We have reached “the limit” with nuclear arms, says Pope Francis, and must “go back”
The pope’s comments on nuclear weapons are seen as a significant change from John Paul II’s reluctant acceptance of them for their deterrent value.
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Dec. 3: Hiking into time
A reflection for the first Sunday of Advent