Seek the Lord by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
The season of Advent, which we enter in December, is a period of watchful waiting in preparation for the Nativity of the Lord at Christmas. In this, as in so many things, the Church is counter-cultural. Some stores have been decorating for Christmas since before Halloween! It is common during …
A question of faith: When was the birth of Christ? We cannot be sure
Q: Was Christ born on Dec. 25 in the year A.D. 1? A: We cannot be sure of the day and month, nor the year, of Jesus’ birth. Many scholars date the Nativity to several years before the traditional first year of the Lord (Anno Domini or A.D. 1) This …
In response to global warming, the idea of personal sacrifice resurfaces
IMAGE: CNS photo/George Frey By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — A major scientific report by 13 federal agencies that concludes that climate change poses dire economic consequences to the United States and already is affecting the well being of people serves as a warning that demands action to protect the …
Pope tells kids battling cancer to talk to their guardian angel every day
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — It is not easy living with cancer, but there is always some kind of victory that awaits each person on the horizon, Pope Francis told young oncology patients from Poland. "Your journey in life is a bit difficult, dear …
Being Pro-Life: the plight of adults brought to the United States as children
“I was born dirt poor on a dirt floor. I lived in a small shack with aluminum walls and an aluminum roof. No running water, no electricity, a bed and a bucket… When I was four years old, my parents decided to come to the United States.” This is how …
Michigan sisters sing at National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Young, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — To hear the voices of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist from Michigan in Washington, the best bet was to listen to them sing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse outside the …
Visitors are most important things about shrine, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who visit Catholic shrines must find a place of warmth and welcome, as well as good priests who enjoy being with and listening to the faithful, Pope Francis said. "It is sad," he said, whenever visitors arrive and …
English bishop says miracle of U.S. woman could make Newman a saint
IMAGE: CNS/Catholic Church of England and Wales By Simon Caldwell MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Catholic bishops have expressed hope that Pope Francis will canonize Blessed John Henry Newman in 2019 after Vatican medics said the inexplicable healing of a U.S. mother was a miracle attributable to his intercession. The cardinal …
As caravan concerns rise, bishops urge respect, compassion for migrants
IMAGE: CNS photo/ By James Ramos HOUSTON (CNS) — Laredo’s Bishop James A. Tamayo is calling church leaders and lay faithful to "extend the compassion of Christ" to those who come to Catholic churches in need. Bishop Tamayo leads the youngest diocese in Texas and the U.S. The south Texas …
Today’s Video: What are you going to do to prepare for Advent.
In Today’s Video: Bro. Casey gives a glimpse on how to prepare for Advent and to make this the best Advent ever! For the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Advent Calendar to help you enjoy the season of Advent, click here
