Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

7 Things You Probably Don’t Know About the Advent Season

Do you know the true meaning of Advent? It’s more than just a countdown to Christmas! Recently on “The Catholic Talk Show,” Ryan Scheel, Ryan Dellacrosse, and Fr. Rich Pagano share seven things about the season of Advent you probably don’t know. Although Advent is traditionally thought of as a time of preparation for the […]

OSV News Showcase | December 8, 2023

Good evening! It’s interesting that in Advent we remember the Immaculate Conception — Mary, conceived without sin. In the beginning of John’s Gospel we are reminded that “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (Jn 1:14), and he did — the only concession to Christ’s powerful Godhood being a necessarily pure-souled woman […]

Pope: Vatican Creche reminds us of tragedy in Holy Land

Addressing this years’ donors of the Nativity Scene and Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis says the creche invites us to turn our thoughts to the tragedy unfolding in the Land of Jesus, and reiterates the importance of “small gestures” to protect our common home. Read all  

Archbishop Vigano Makes HUGE Announcement

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Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego

A painting of Franciscan missionary Pedro de Gante with Juan Diego, whom the friar baptized along with Diego’s wife in 1525. / Credit: CNA Staff, Dec 9, 2023 / 06:00 am (CNA). Many are familiar with the story of St. Juan Diego, whose feast is celebrated on Dec. 9 in the worldwide Church. However, the […]

Christmas 2023: A Catholic gift guide for the little ones on your shopping list

null / Credit: New Africa/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 9, 2023 / 07:00 am (CNA). With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s time to find gifts for the little ones on your shopping list. Faith-based toys and gifts are quickly becoming more and more popular among Catholic families who wish to instill a love of the faith in […]

Advent Reflections on the Four Last Things: Judgment

Fear of Judgment Is the Way of the Saints Over and over in the Eastern Rite is supplication made for “a good defense before the dread judgment seat of Christ.” The Apostle warns, we must all be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ, that every one may receive the proper things of the body, […]

Pope thanks Italian Air Force for defending peace

Pope Francis addresses representatives of the Italian Air Force in the centenary year of its foundation, and thanks them for their commitment to peace, for their humanitarian efforts and for their mission to serve the common good. Read all