by Melissa Guerrero
“Tis the season to be jolly,” the Christmas carol says. Yes, the holiday season brings a lot of reasons to smile and be happy, but it’s also a time of difficulty for many people. Some people have had a tough year full of loneliness and/or loss, unfortunately made...
by Tom Perna
In the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church, December 18 has been known as the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although it is not currently in the liturgical calendar, I first came upon this feast in 2013 after reading through an old missal that was given...
by Katie Prejean
If you’re anything like me, you still have a few names left on your “gifts to buy” list. Here are a few quick and easy gifts to throw into your cart and have under the tree by Christmas morning. (And remember: Christmas begins December 25th. Technically, you’ve...
by Chloe Langr
Have you always dreamed of owning a Lamborghini? Your prayers have been answered. Pope Francis’ one-of-a-kind, custom white Lamborghini Huracán is back up for grabs. Last May, the car was auctioned off at RM Sotheby’s. With no reserve price,...
by Justin McClain
What if there were an episode of “Undercover Boss” in which the boss (i.e., Jesus) went undercover as a mall Santa in training? Here is what Jesus “Josh from Nazareth, PA” might ask of his colleagues in retail during his training as...
by Chloe Langr
Why should you think about something as dark as death and the end times during a season full of preparing for Christ child? Isn’t Advent supposed to be filled with the light of the purple and pink candles and the joy of the upcoming Christmas season? It’s...
