Archive for January 2025
The Broad Arc of Christmas
Why does the Church observe the Christmas Season for three weeks? Why do we keep our decorations up several days after December 25? The Church gives us time to understand the mystery of the Incarnation, which is also the mystery of redemption. Let’s look at the gospel used for the Christmas Mass during the Day.…
Read MoreJubilee Year 2025
This is the 2025th anniversary of the birth of Our Lord. Pope Francis declared that this anniversary intends to “fan the flame of hope” as we “look to the future with a trusting heart and a far-sighted vision.” A holy year begins with opening the door at the Vatican, an event that occurred on Christmas…
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