Blessed Rosalie Rendu – February 7

Today we celebrate the feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu.”Rosalie Rendu was an extraordinary woman.  Even though many of the biographies written about her are poor in quality,[1] Rosalie’s energy, creativity, fidelity, courage shine out in the accounts of those who...

What Christians Should Get Out of Christmas

VATICAN CITY, DEC. 21, 2004 (Zenit.org).- The event of Jesus’ birth should prompt Christians to practice charity, says the head of the Vatican dicastery that organizes and manages the Pope’s charitable works. ZENIT interviewed Archbishop Paul Cordes,...

Theology of Christmas Carols

Carols evoke the extraordinary Christmas story of the baby born in a stable. They also help us understand through their familiar words the tenets of our faith. Gerald O’Collins SJOUR MUCH LOVED carols can trigger deep delight and even intense spiritual...