“The essence of the Christmas story is that God is with us in a particular and unique way. He is with us to save us; this is what the name ‘Jesus’ means.”
— Archbishop Michael Neary, Advent Reflections: Meditations for a Holy Advent
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and
