We are not only the family of God because of an act of love but, because he was born as one of us, we are now also biologically like God. We are genetically related to him because he became one of us.

A Reflection for Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent, by Grace Lenahan

Oscar Hijuelos's 'Mr. Ives' Christmas' doesn't start out as a cheery story—but in the end, this parable of good will lost and good will regained is a perfect Christmas tale.

A Reflection for Thursday of the Third Week of Advent, by Cecilia González-Andrieu

A Reflection for Saturday of the Third Week of Advent, by Eric Gregory

A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week of Advent, by Kerry Weber

The Incarnation is a pivotal moment in salvation history, but it is also placed within family history.

Pope Francis, on his first visit to Corsica, praised the island people's deep faith and tradition of popular piety. On December 5, thousands of Corsicans gathered in Ajaccio to welcome the first pope ever to visit the island.

“Meet Me in St. Louis” asks: How do you have hope when the future holds so many unknowns?

Preparing the way of the Lord? Then lose some baggage.