It’s the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra — the original “Santa Claus” — whose legendary secretive gift-giving to help a poor family has inspired the tradition of children leaving …
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I find it apt that Advent begins so soon after the Thanksgiving holiday this year. Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude to God for His abundant gifts in our …
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Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. on the latest possible date this month, but it feels like it should be this weekend — which the OSV Editorial Board had something …
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This week an OSV News contingent attended the U.S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary Assembly — if you’re short on time you can read our summary of what happened, and I’ve linked …
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Ever wonder why there is a worldwide feast for the Lateran Basilica in Rome? Every year on Nov. 9, the church celebrates the dedication of the Archbasilica of St. John …
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Today is the feast of All Saints, which commemorates all those who have “run the good race” and now see God face-to-face in heaven. This solemnity (and a holy day …
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As the month of October draws closer to its end, Halloween reaches its commercialized crescendo of candy, costumes and black-and-orange decor. I’ve also noted that every year it seems more …
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Autumn weather is starting to settle in here in the Kansas City metro area, and in my household it’s time to break out the fire pit, sweaters, hot drinks and …
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What do an archdiocese and philanthropists teaming up to develop unused buildings for affordable housing, a Hurricane Milton relief fund, a column on liturgical living as adults and a profile …
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This week an OSV News contingent traveled to Rome for the “Synod on Synodality” that started Oct. 2 (here are seven things to know about the second and final session …
