National Archbishop exhorts Advent vigilance as national shrine’s Holy Door sealed WASHINGTON (OSV News) — “Waiting is one of the watchwords of the liturgical season of Advent, which we begin today,” Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio... Julie Asher38 mins ago
Opinion Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you Christina Rosetti’s poem, In the Bleak Midwinter, is a Christmas classic. “In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron,... Effie Caldarola3 days ago
Uncategorized The St. Andrew Novena: Prayerful preparation for Christmas ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — Ten years ago, Erika Kidd sat at the edge of a family member’s hospital bed. It was almost... OSV News6 days ago
Uncategorized Sometimes called ‘little Lent,’ Advent zeros in on preparation, which can include penitence (OSV News) — For Kendra Tierney, a Catholic author and mother of 10, the Advent season leading up to Christmas is like preparing to... Katie YoderNovember 25, 2023
Opinion Sacrificing excitement to make the wait of Advent more holy Waiting has never been my strong suit. I tend to associate long waits with a childhood tradition that I’m certain my mother invented. Each... Lisa M. HendeyNovember 19, 2023