In “Klaus,” the Santa legend grows from a simple act of kindness
Christmas
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Christmas in Bethlehem During a War
Stephanie Saldaña joins the host of Jesuitical to discuss what Christmas looks like in Bethlehem as the Israel-Gaza war rages on.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
The descendant of slavery and choir director who saved a beloved Christmas carol from extinction
The Work brothers preserved the rich tradition of Negro spirituals, most notably in crafting the iconic Christmas carol “Go, Tell It on the Mountain.”
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Mystery, acceptance and Santa Claus
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church, by Delaney Coyne
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How an underrated character in ‘A Christmas Carol’ inspired a family tradition
My mom and I decided to start a new Christmas tradition—reading a chapter of the Christmas classic by our fireplace every night leading up to Christmas Day.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Movie Club
‘Catch Me if You Can’ is an underappreciated Christmas movie
“Catch Me If You Can” returns to Christmas again and again, like a scab it can’t stop scratching.
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What my mother’s Advent gift tradition taught me about the true meaning of giving
Because of her, I have never lost the strong sense of hope, reflection and presence of the season
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‘Joyeux Noel’ offers a ‘dangerous’ Christmas memory from World War I
Like the soldiers in the film, we will raise our voices on Christmas and sing about peace on earth—but we should also reflect on what we’ll do to make it a reality.
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How to watch Pope Francis’ Christmas liturgies in 2023
The office of papal liturgical ceremonies published the list of holiday Masses and prayer services Pope Francis will celebrate.
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The abolitionist history of ‘O Holy Night’
In “O Holy Night,” we are reminded of the promise of the Incarnation and its continuing resonance today.