It’s the Friday before Christmas. Are you excited? Depending on when you attend Christmas Mass and whether you travel, you may be facing a whole different set of challenges. Here […]
Tips for Christmas Mass with kids
What are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
In most of the Western Church, the “Twelve Days of Christmas” are the 12 days beginning with Christmas Day itself and concluding with the vigil of Epiphany on the traditional […]
The fourth Sunday of Advent: Fulfillment
“The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you […]
Have yourself a drama-free Christmas
Ever since my mom and dad passed, family holidays have taken on a very weird flavor. My siblings and I, our spouses and kids, we all struggle with our family […]
“Are we there yet?”
Advent is the long-distance trip of holidays, the season of children repeatedly asking, “Are we there yet?!” It’s filled with great anticipation and excitement, but it can also be filled […]
