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Watch These Seminarians Put Their Own Twist on “The First Noel”

Sacred Heart Major Seminary released an amazing video of their (incredibly talented!) seminarians singing a rendition of “The First Noel”. The video was taken by the film crew from Spirit Juice Studios and does a fantastic job at showing off these seminarians’ talent and joy. Watch the video and then share with your friends and

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Throw Open the Doors of Your Heart to Jesus Through This Advent Novena

Looking for another rich tradition to incorporate into your celebration of Advent? Has your observance of the Advent season been derailed, causing you to search for something to help you finish strong and prayerfully? Look no further than the Latin American custom of Las Posadas! This is a beautiful and unique novena that brings to

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5 Ways to Celebrate Advent

We’ve all seen it: the red and green Christmas displays practically falling out the front doors of every Target, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us, and department store in town. The Black Friday advertisements are already circulating with their abundant coupons and promise of deals. The commercials with popular Christmas carols are already playing on every channel, the promise

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This Girl With Autism Singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” Will Blow You Away

A 10-year-old girl from Northern Ireland has wowed people around the world after a video of her singing in her school choir went viral. The video of the choirs’s version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” — recorded at the school’s Christmas show — has gained almost 170,000 views in three days. Kaylee Rodgers, from Donaghadee, County

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5 Quotes from John of the Cross to Help You When the Holiday Season is Hard

Although the season of Christmas often brings with it lights, jolly singing, and bright Christmas trees, it is not always a joyful season for all of us. Whether this is the first holiday after a loss, or the fifteenth holiday,  each offers new difficulties and challenges.  But, despite the grief, the Incarnation and Nativity is

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