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jannoon028The Blessed Mother and the Child Jesus. In a lengthy response, the International Marian Association Theological Commission highlights what it sees as significant errors and omissions in the Vatican’s controversial doctrinal note Mater Populi Fidelis. Read More
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Genesis 3:9-15,20 The mother of all those who live After Adam had eaten of the tree the Lord God called to him. ‘Where are you?’ he asked. ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden;’ he replied ‘I was afraid because I was naked, … Read moreMon 8 December
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 7, using his address for the Second Sunday of Advent to urge Christians to prepare for and welcome God’s Kingdom with hope, as the Church marks the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. Recalling the voice of John the Baptist … Read morePope Leo XIV Urges Renewed Hope as Church Marks 60 Years Since Vatican II
Matteo PernaselciPope Leo XIV looks out at pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on Dec. 7, 2025. Earlier, in his Advent catechesis before the Angelus, Pope Leo reflected on John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way of the Lord. Read More
lenetstan‘Stethoscope’ COMMENTARY: Here are some ways the movement has a historic opportunity to build a system that protects all Americans. Read More
St. Ambrose Feast date: Dec 07 Today the Catholic Church celebrates the memory of St. Ambrose, the brilliant Bishop of Milan who influenced St. Augustine’s conversion and was named a Doctor of the Church. Like Augustine himself, the older Ambrose, born around 340, was a highly educated man who sought to harmonize Greek and Roman … Read moreSt. Ambrose on December 7, 2025 at 9:17 am
SwardmanPope Leo XIV receives an electric lawn mower from Czech manufacturer Swardman during a general audience in mid-November 2025. Pope Leo XIV received the white Electra 2.0 mower during a general audience in mid-November, a gift from Czech manufacturer Swardman. Read More
Black and Indian Mission OfficeA still from “Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics,” which tells the inspiring story of how African Americans found a home in Catholicism without abandoning their identity or culture. Those pictured are the African Americans currently on the path to sainthood: Venerable Henriette DeLille, Julia Greeley, Father Augustus … Read moreHidden Catholic Histories Come Alive in New Black and Native American Films
The Second Sunday of Advent invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and look honestly at our hearts. While the world rushes into the noise of holiday shopping and decorations, the Church gently calls us to something deeper: conversion, readiness, and spiritual renewal. Advent is not only the countdown to Christmas it is a sacred time … Read moreThe Second Sunday of Advent – Preparing Our Hearts for the Coming of Christ
Tour the Holy Land with Maria Halis Maria Halis is a devout Catholic and experienced tour guide based in Jerusalem, specializing in pilgrimages and tours of the Holy Land. Contact Maria on Instagram: @MariaBibleWalks The post Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.