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Catechism Meditation
Posted on December 20, 2024
Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family. Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was made manifest. The Church never tires of singing the glory of this night: The Virgin today brings into the world the Eternal and the earth offers a cave to the Inaccessible. The angels and shepherds praise him and the magi advance with the star, for you are born for us, Little Child, God eternal! ―No. 525
Saint of the Month
Saint Nicholas – Bishop (270-346)
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara in Asia Minor. Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of Saint Nicholas’ life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
The Meaning of Christmas
Venerable Fulton Sheen & the True Meaning of Christmas
In an age when Christmas celebrations have become increasingly secularized and the birth of Christ is, at best, seen as secondary in the eyes of many Americans, Venerable Fulton Sheen’s Christmas message offers a wonderful blueprint for anyone seeking to recapture the joy of the Christmas miracle. This Christmas season, let us warmly embrace the true meaning of Christmas and—just as Sheen did throughout the course of his life—spread its joy to all people.
