By Rita Buettner Maybe it’s because the excitement of the holidays has passed and the Christmas lights are disappearing. Maybe it’s because the time off from work and school is …
Prayer
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Of all the things and people to be present at the birth of Jesus Christ, there were shepherds! I would probably have been more surprised if there were not shepherds. …
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — Ten years ago, Erika Kidd sat at the edge of a family member’s hospital bed. It was almost Christmas; wind buffeted the window. Quietly, …
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(OSV News) — As war between Israel and Hamas rages, Catholics in the U.S. are heeding a call to pray and fast for peace in the Holy Land. In an …
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“And have you seen what is happening in beautiful Maui now? It makes me sick to think of it.” These laments from an elderly religious sister — 91 years old, …
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Did you ever decorate your room with posters of your favorite famous people when you were a teenager — a sports figure, movie star or musician? Growing up, I sure …
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How is it that OSV News has been in operation for six months, and yet it feels like it started yesterday? Time flies when you’re having fun, I guess! Looking …
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“I need a vacation from taking a vacation!” I heard a mom say recently. In today’s fast-paced world where productivity and efficiency reign supreme, the idea of summer vacation might …
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ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — Meeting in Orlando for their spring assembly, the U.S. bishops moved ahead on some efforts to advance the church’s mission in the U.S., including new …
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Patriarchs celebrate Easter at ancient Mount Nebo, urge Jordanian Christians to seek reconciliation amid tensions in Holy Land
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakMOUNT NEBO, Jordan (OSV News) — Some years ago, Jordan adopted a unique approach to celebrating Christmas and Easter to encourage unity. All Christian denominations agreed to celebrate Western Christmas, …
