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St. Thorlak of Iceland
St. Thorlak of Iceland Feast date: Dec 23 The Scandinavian island nation of Iceland celebrates its national patron, St. Thorlak Thorhallsson, on Dec. 23. Although Iceland’s national assembly declared him …
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Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Thus says the Lord GOD:Lo, I am sending my messengerto prepare the way before me;And suddenly there will come to the templethe LORD whom you seek,And the messenger of the …
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St. Thomas Aquinas—I would not believe if I did not realize that it is reasonable to believe.
I would not believe if I did not realize that it is reasonable to believe. — St. Thomas Aquinas
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Apostolic Letter: A Fidelity that Generates the Future
On December 22, 2025, Pope Leo XIV issued the Apostolic Letter A fidelity that generates the future. This brief exhortation emphasizes the importance of the priesthood and its missionary character. …
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Dec. 23 December 23, O Emmanuel; Opt Mem of St. John of Kanty, Priest, Opt. Mem.
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. John of Kanty (1390-1473), priest. Born in Kanty (Cracow, Poland), he taught at the university and became pastor of a parish. He …
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Lessons from the Christmas gospels
Detail from “Nativity” (c.1311 – c.1320) by Giotto [WikiArt.org] The Roman Missal provides four distinct Mass texts for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord: the “Vigil Mass,” the …
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White House rebuffs bishops’ plea on immigration (AP)
The White House has dismissed a plea from the Catholic bishops of Florida, who had called for a pause in immigration-enforcement actions during the Christmas season. In an email response …
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New book examines the relationship between Judaism and the Catholic Church
(Image: Ignatius Press / www.ignatius.com) The historical relationship between Judaism and Catholicism is complex. Deep and abiding theological differences endure, and yet Jesus himself said that “salvation comes from the …
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Amazon Bestseller for Advent: How the Mystical Visions of Caryll Houselander Show Christ Is in Everyone
‘Madonna and Child’ by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato is often used as cover art for ‘The Reed of God’ by Caryll Houselander. ‘The Reed of God’ author’s insights touch …
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Florida Bishops Call for Immigration-Enforcement Moratorium Over Christmas
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski serves on the Committee on Migration of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. ‘Removing dangerous criminals has been accomplished to a great degree,’ the bishops said …