The Peace Light, a continuous flame originating in Bethlehem and dating back 1,000 years, arrived at JFK International Airport in Queens just in time for Advent.
Message of Peace Light, now in US, seen as more urgent amid Israel-Hamas war
Despite losing leg in Ukraine explosion, volunteer returns to war-torn country to help disabled
Despite losing her leg due to a mortar shell explosion last Christmas, Grazyna Slawinska has not abandoned those in need in eastern Ukraine.
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.
‘You kill your crickets, eh?’ Discovering Dickens’ other Christmas tale
The story of “The Cricket on the Hearth” is a treat to the ear and eye; additionally, the virtue of its characters and the power of its narrative are what makes it such a delightful tale.
Neapolitan crèches call us to see Christ wherever we are
Naples, Italy, is known for the shops that line a particular street: hundreds of tiny workshops, where artisans and their assistants craft the “presepe.”
Photos of the week Dec. 1, 2023
Photos featured this week include the arrival of the Vatican Christmas tree, a relic of St. Jude the Apostle in New York and a tribute service for former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Women break stereotypes to encourage interreligious dialogue in violence-torn Nigeria
Religious hostility has in recent decades created a divide between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria while it was not originally an issue linked to conflicts in the country.