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Morning Catholic must-reads: 22/12/17
Catholic Herald - Dec 22, 2017 at 1:01 am The Pope is investigating allegations of financial impropriety against Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga, L’Espresso has claimed. Vatican theologians have reportedly approved a...
A Post-Communion Prayer
Dominicana - Dec 22, 2017 at 1:00 am Today at Mass and in the Divine Office, the Church contemplates Hannah’s Prayer of Praise in 1 Samuel and Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s greeting, the Magnificat. Mary echoed...
ADVENTCAzT 2017 20: Liturgy, continuity and YOU
What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Dec 22, 2017 at 12:01 am
Here is ADVENTCAzT 20, for Friday in the 3rd Week of Advent.
Help the Benedictine sisters whose music is often featured in these podcasts. They need your help before the end of...
Sharing the Word for December 22, 2017
Franciscan Media - Dec 22, 2017 at 12:00 am Friday of the Third Week of Advent
December 22, 2017
Daily Reading from the USCCB: 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
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President Trump signs tax reform bill, as nation looks toward uncertain 2018
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 22, 2017 at 12:00 am President Trump has signed his tax reform bill, aimed at providing tax cuts for most Americans as well as simulating job growth. President Trump ...
Bishop Barron on Christmas and the Prologue of John
Word on Fire - Fr. Robert Barron - Dec 22, 2017 at 12:00 am The prologue of the Gospel of St. John is one of the richest and most densely textured writings in the scriptures. As Bishop Barron explains, John expresses the very nature of God...
What we have seen with our own eyes
Integrated Catholic Life - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:07 pm As we approach the mystery of Christmas, it is important to not become jaded to the shocking reality of what we profess. During Advent, we have journeyed with the Blessed Mother...
Daily Reflection — It is never too late for God’s Love
Integrated Catholic Life - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:05 pm “In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of...
Daily Catholic Quote — O Antiphons: O Rex Gentium
Integrated Catholic Life - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:02 pm O Rex Gentium: “O King of the gentiles and their desired One, the cornerstone that makes both one: come, and save man, whom you formed out of the clay!” (Vespers for December 22nd...
Daily Gospel Reflection for December 22, 2017
CatholicMom.com - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:01 pm Today’s Gospel: Luke 1:46-56
Today in the Gospel we hear the Canticle of Mary, also known as the Magnificat. It’s prayed every evening as a part of Vespers, and it’s easy to see...
Encountering the Word — 1 Samuel 2:1
Integrated Catholic Life - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:01 pm “Hannah also prayed and said, ‘My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation.’ ” (1 Samuel 2:1)...
Is Instagram all about vanity?
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm Is this social network feeding narcissism or rather promoting beauty?In this interview, Joan Maria Bovet, Director of the Family and Health Psychological Center, analyzes...
Mom gives up on the “perfect” Christmas card and the result is magical (PHOTOS)
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm She made a courageous decision to embrace the wild, disorganized, sticky, loud, and magnificent truth that is her family. Stephanie’s home was in a state of pandemonium. Nothing...
Christmas around the world: 12 Nativity scenes from 12 countries
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm Because not all crèches have to look the same. Much has been said (since the Second Vatican Council and the conferences of the Latin American Episcopate of the last century) about...
The forgotten story of Mary’s midwife
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm Joseph had extra help on that cold Christmas night.When most of us imagine the scene of Jesus’ birth, we naturally think of Mary and Joseph, alone in a stable with animals...
5 Things you should do between Christmas and New Year’s
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm For starters, don't take down the tree! This is a week for keeping the spirit alive ...The countdown to Christmas is on and there’s much to be done before the big day arrives. But...
Advent Light: Blood of Mary, Blood of Christ
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm A reflection and prayer for December 22, 2017, Day 20 of Advent[Once he was weaned…] Hannah brought Samuel with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a...
6 Classical songs perfect for Christmas Eve by the fire
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm Classical masterpieces never go out of fashion.Christmas is only a few days away, so we gathered music for seasonal play. The presents are bought and the wrapping is done, while...
The “holiest” animal in art?
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm Photo of the Day: December 22, 2017In much of art, the lowly donkey has received a high place in Christian tradition: carrying Mary into Bethlehem, Mary and the Child on the...
Bringing your Guardian Angel into your everyday life
Aleteia - Dec 21, 2017 at 11:00 pm Our spiritual protectors do not fly from our sides when we reach adulthood; in fact, that's when we need them more than ever.Dear Katrina, How can I develop a relationship with my...
