Is it legitimate to call Mary the “Mother of God”? Some Christians reject the title, saying it implies that God himself somehow has his origin in Mary. How could the Creator of all things, who depends on no one else for his existence, possibly have a “mother”?
How can we call Mary the ‘Mother of God’?
‘Christ before me’: Pray the Breastplate of St. Patrick at the manger
Imagine the life of a shepherd, his days spent under the vast expanse of open sky, hills and valleys stretching out before him. St. Patrick, a shepherd himself, was no stranger to this way of life, and he found God while in the field.
What is the liturgical calendar?
The liturgical calendar is omnipresent in Catholic life. Many parish bulletins list the liturgical days of the week and corresponding Scripture readings, but what is it?
Can one Mass satisfy my Sunday and Christmas obligation in 2023?
Will attending Christmas Vigil Mass on Sunday fulfill my Sunday and Christmas obligations? If it true that artificial flowers/plants should not be used to decorate the altar, what about artificial Christmas tress?
Why the Magnificat is the perfect prayer in Advent
The Magnificat is among the most theologically powerful speeches in the entirety of the New Testament. Given its place in the narrative of the birth of Our Lord, the commencement of Advent is the perfect time for meditating on Our Lady’s words.
Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you
There’s so much suffering in this world right now, so much sorrow. It’s up to us to decide how we might give our heart during Advent. We may need a plan.
Faith lessons from the sparrows in winter
The nature of sparrows is both communal and noisy. Their simple chirrups are hymns for being fed and for keeping the flock intact. We gather in our church in much the same way.
Need a bit of comforting or consolation? Let Advent help with that!
Part of the human condition is we need comfort! We need the constant reassurance of our friends and colleagues and the love of family.