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After 100 years of construction, the largest Catholic church in America, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is finished
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 10, 2017 at 12:00 am With the blessing of its final mosaic, America's Basilica - The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. - is finally ...
Vatican concerned over President Trump's decision in Israel
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 10, 2017 at 12:00 am Following U.S. President Donald Trump's Dec. 6 notice that he will be moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, the Holy See has expressed its ...
Prepare for the Lord: Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 10, 2017 at 12:00 am During Advent, we should prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus like we joyfully prepare our homes for a visit from a family member or friend, ...
An Advent Story: A Man Who Loved Christ to Tears
Catholic Online - Featured News - Dec 10, 2017 at 12:00 am After a long pause, John told me about a terrible fire-fight he'd experienced in the war. He didn't describe any of the details. There was no talk of ...
Lessons from St. John the Baptist that will change your life…
Integrated Catholic Life - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:04 pm As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the...
Daily Gospel Reflection for December 10, 2017 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
CatholicMom.com - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:01 pm Today’s Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
The call to “prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths” is a frequent refrain during the weeks of Advent, challenging...
Encountering the Word — James 1:12-14
Integrated Catholic Life - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:01 pm “Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is...
Lessons on motherhood from the “mystery” lady of Mexico
Aleteia - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm Early one morning 500 years ago, a Mexican Indian encountered a woman on his way home from church. Motherhood is not easy. I watch my wife with our children and am simply amazed....
Biological evidence that Jesus actually was born in December
Aleteia - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm Of course the Lamb of God was born at the same time and in the same place as all of the Passover lambs.Long ago, I accepted the idea that December 25 was probably not the actual...
The Second Sunday in Advent
Aleteia - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm Photo of the Day: December 10, 2017The Liturgy of the Eucharist is celebrated at the Basilica of the Visitation in Annecy, France, located at the foothills of the French Alps....
Advent Light: Can you believe it? God still wants us!
Aleteia - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm A reflection and prayer for December 10, 2017, Second Sunday in AdventDo not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand...
Joyful sadness: More than a day, Christmas is a state of mind
Aleteia - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm If you are mourning someone this year, don't feel bad if your spirituality can't quite catch up to your humanity.I never viewed Christmas as just a day. Thanksgiving is a day. My...
John the Baptist vs. Jesus on the Kingdom coming
Aleteia - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm John ate locusts and no bread. Jesus blessed bread for all.When John, called the baptizer, started preaching, people were ready for a drum-thumping old time prophet. John was that...
The valuable life lessons working mothers can teach their kids
Aleteia - Dec 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm Moms who work can be an incredible support for their kids.Women have always worked, but today we find growing numbers of women who have to spend time outside the home, and many of...
DC Transit Authority's Ban On Religious Ads Upheld
The Religion Clause - Dec 9, 2017 at 8:44 pm In Archdiocese of Washington v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, (D DC, Dec. 8, 2017), the DC federal district court upheld advertising Guidelines of the Washington...
4th Circuit En Banc and 9th Circuit Hear Arguments In Challenge To Third Travel Ban
The Religion Clause - Dec 9, 2017 at 8:03 pm On Wednesday, a 3-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments (video of full arguments) in State of Hawaii v. Trump, a challenge to President Trump's...
Archbishop ordains 10 permanent deacons
The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Dec 9, 2017 at 7:37 pm Approximately 1,700 gathered to celebrate the ordination, including Bishop Andrew Cozzens, priests, deacons, family and friends. It took place on the feast of St. Juan Diego.
Please help a little girl with serious health issues
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Dec 9, 2017 at 5:01 pm A reader writes: Mark, will you do me a favor please and share this fundraiser on your page? It’s my godchild’s family. She has major health issues and they’ve been served with...
US bishops call for solidarity with migrants on Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day
Catholic News Agency - General - Dec 9, 2017 at 4:29 pm Washington D.C., Dec 9, 2017 / 03:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to observe the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a day of solidarity...
The Church’s "Great" Popes Lived Out Heroic Virtue
Big C Catholics - Dec 9, 2017 at 4:25 pm Three Popes in the history of the Church have been honored with the designation "the Great". Pope St. Leo I (440–61), Pope St. Gregory I (590–604), and Pope St. Nicholas I (858–67...
