The Christmastime sing-along and re-enactment of the Holy Family’s quest for lodging is a joyous Latino tradition that can be shared by all Catholics.
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Posted inEditorials, Faith
The difference between optimism and hope — and which one Christians should practice
For the Christian, hope is the virtue that lives where optimism claims to abide: trust in the assurance of God’s fidelity and the belief that we can participate in God’s faithful action in the world.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Powerball gave me an early taste of Advent hope (even though I lost)
Anticipation changes the way we look upon the world. It diminishes our sense of burden and heightens our sense of what is possible. Rather than feeling foolish for having bought a lottery ticket, I feel like I came close to greatness.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
In our time, we face so much uncertainty. But God has not abandoned us.
Danger, death, disbelief appears everywhere. We shall not be overcome.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
We all lose our innocence. But we can hold on to childhood belief.
A Reflection for the Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Towns are ‘arresting’ The Grinch to save Christmas. They’re missing the point of the story (and the season)
This Christmas season brought a new trend: arresting the Grinch.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Mary’s revolutionary Magnificat
A Reflection for the Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
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This Advent, take the risk of joy.
A Reflection for the Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
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It’s O.K. to ask God for a sign
A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
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Conversations between women in the Gospels
A Reflection for the Sunday of the Fourth Week of Advent