Celebrating the gift of salvation all Christmas season long
(OSV News) -- The mysteries and miracles associated with God coming down from heaven and entering the world as a newborn babe exceed the understanding...
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10 Resolutions to kick-start your year
(OSV News) -- For most of us, New Year's Day means both celebrating what's ahead and learning from the year that's ending. For Catholics, it's seeing the...
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Catholic learning in a phone-free environment
While many resolve in the new year to spend less time on their phones and more time in nature, Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyoming, makes this...
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The Christmas Eve creation of 'Silent Night'
(OSV News) -- Father Josef Mohr (1792-1848) was the pastor of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Obendorf, Austria. In 1816 he composed the six verse lyrics...
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Why we come a'caroling
(OSV News) -- What would the Christmas season be without carols? These seasonal songs seem to greet us everywhere this time of year with their familiar...
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Gloria in Excelsis Deo! What was the Star of Bethlehem?
(OSV News) -- Every year around Advent, Catholics are reminded of the story of the Nativity of Our Lord. Actually, for those keeping score, there are...
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13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude
(OSV News) -- Advent is the perfect time to make a retreat, and opportunities abound, whether it's overnight retreats, days of reflection, parish missions...
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La creación en Nochebuena de 'Noche de Paz'
(OSV News) -- El padre Josef Mohr (1792-1848) era párroco de la iglesia católica de San Nicolás en Obendorf, Austria. En 1816 compuso la...
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¿Cómo llegamos a llamar a María ‘la Madre de Dios’?
(OSV News) -- El 1 de enero es la solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios, el último día de la octava de Navidad. En el siglo V, una herejía...
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What is a miracle?
(OSV News) -- What is a miracle? By the very etymology of the word -- "mirari," to be amazed -- it seems to be a rare, inexplicable blessing that is an...
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Catholic theology professor examines the roots and impact of gender ideology
As the church attempts to address gender ideology with compassion and clarity, studies continue to emerge about its impact on children, families and society....
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