Advent

A Fear-Filled Advent for Armenian Christians

In the South Caucasus this Advent, Armenian Christians face the threat of ethnic cleansing. Continue Reading »

20 Dec 2022

St. Ambrose’s Advent Hymn

Here is a new English verse translation of one of St. Ambrose's most popular compositions, which takes the Incarnation of the Son of God as its theme. Continue Reading »

13 Dec 2022

Man’s Marian Future

by Peter J. Leithart

Only through tribulation does hope have its advent in the world, and all this comes to literal fulfillment in Mary. Continue Reading »

9 Dec 2022

At the end of a lengthy reflection on Advent, Alfred Delp writes: “Light the candles wherever you can, you who have them. They are a real symbol of what must happen in Advent, of what Advent must be, if we want to live.” Continue Reading »

8 Dec 2022

Advent Tunes

by The Editors

Here are some Advent tunes that will delight the ears and enhance the soul's joyful anticipation of Christ's coming. Continue Reading »

6 Dec 2022

“To Keep It All the Year”: A Resolution

by Alexander Riley

We must strive to keep the spirit of Christmas not just on Christmas Day, or during the holiday season, but every day and always. Continue Reading »

17 Jan 2022

Christmas at the Top of the World

by James A. Hamel

The next time you pray, remember the men and women stationed in Greenland, living in isolation and darkness so that we can sleep peacefully. Continue Reading »

4 Jan 2022

The History of Christmas Ghost Stories

by Francis Young

To tell dark stories at Christmas is to acknowledge the reality of the encompassing darkness into which the light of Christ is born. Continue Reading »

27 Dec 2021

The Enduring Appeal of The Nutcracker

by Stephen Schmalhofer

In this season of charity, perhaps we can reconsider the unjustly maligned reputation of Fritz, the troublemaker child in the Nutcracker ballet. Continue Reading »

24 Dec 2021

The End of George Bailey’s Exploring

by Bethel McGrew

As George Bailey reminds us, our home is always there waiting for us, if only we have the eyes to see it. Continue Reading »