Christmas
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Q & A
What’s the distinction between sanctifying and actual grace? Do we receive special graces on unique days like Christmas?
Question: What’s the distinction between sanctifying and actual grace? Do we receive special graces on unique days like Christmas? Answer:…
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What Are the Holy Days of Obligation?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes holy days of obligation thus: On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful…
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Christmas or Xmas?
Christmas is often called Xmas. Some folks don’t think it’s appropriate to call Christmas ‘Xmas’ as that takes the ‘Christ’…
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The 12 Days of Christmas
The 12 Days of Christmas are now most popular as a song about someone receiving lots of presents from their…
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Why is Christmas Day on the 25th December?
Christmas is celebrated to recall the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians agree is the Son of God. The name ‘Christmas’…
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5 Books for Advent and Christmas
If you had to go shopping at all this past weekend, you would not be blamed for thinking that Christmas…
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7 Inspiring Quotes from Saint Pope Paul VI for this Christmas Season
Pope Paul VI was arguably the most perceptive and visionary popes of the modern era. He took note of the…
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Pope Francis: Make Space For the Wonders and Surprises of the Yuletide
Pope Francis on Wednesday, urged everyone to make room for the wonders and surprises that come with the Holiday –…
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5 Quotes from John of the Cross to Help You When the Holiday Season is Difficult
In as much as the season of Christmas often brings with it lights, jolly singing, and bright Christmas trees, it…
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11th Circuit ruling ‘finally’ ends EWTN court fight over HHS mandate IRONDALE, Ala. (CNS) — The administrator and CEO of…
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Give Jesus Your Heart And Home For Christmas This Year
The Christmas season can be a time of distraction for many of us if we permit ourselves to put our…
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Understanding The True Spirit of Advent
What’s the difference between Advent and Lent? Both seasons are about conversion of heart, both are penitential in nature, and…
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What’s the Importance of All Saints Day?
Every December, the secular, cultural celebration of Christmas overshadows the religious holiday on which it is founded. Importantly,…
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