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Arts & CultureFilm
An (unconventional) selection of Advent films
Again and again, the Advent story is echoed in science fiction; in worlds that seem devoid of hope, a child is born to redeem it.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Dec. 8: Seeking and hiding
A reflection for the first Friday of Advent and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
FaithAdvent Reflections
Dec. 7: How firm a foundation
A reflection for the first Thursday of Advent
FaithThe Good Word
A 12-step Advent examen on what it means ‘to be parish’
Reflect, for a moment, on these 12 types of people sitting next to you in church this Sunday.
People sing carols during midnight Mass on Christmas in 2014 at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. A newsletter issued in February by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship reminded Catholics that they have the obligation to attend Mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 24, and on Monday, Dec. 25, which is Christmas. (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters)
FaithNews
Yes, you have to go to Mass twice this Christmas (Sunday and Monday).
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.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Dec. 6: The ministry of presence
A reflection for the first Wednesday of Advent
Photo by Jonathan Simcoe on Unsplash
FaithAdvent Reflections
Dec. 5: Wise guys
A reflection for the first Tuesday of Advent
FaithAdvent Reflections
Dec. 4: At your service
A reflection for the first Monday of Advent
FaithNews
When should Catholics decorate for Christmas?
Advent is a season of somber preparation, which isn't often reflected in inflatable Santas and luminary reindeer.
FaithAdvent Reflections
Dec. 3: Hiking into time
A reflection for the first Sunday of Advent