The group Sojourners has taken a Christmas classic and added a very appropriate message to the tune of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” I’m sure you could sing it in your head as you read. Have yourself a peace and justice Christmas, Set your heart a-right. Flee the malls and focus on Christ’s...
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If you want to learn more about some of the teachings of the Catholic Church that you may have questions about, please connect with the following link: http://www.catholicscomehome.org/answers-teachings.php
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I wonder if there’s anything I can do to influence my friends to get involved in church-and even go more often? Can you help? Evangelization is always a delicate balance. Faith itself is a gift, yet it needs to be nourished. So any influence you have needs to be the kind that encourages and...
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Why do some dioceses move holy days, or not even celebrate them at all. Doesn’t everyone do the same thing? The short answer is no, not everyone does the same thing. Although the church is universal, there are many local customs and saints that each country, sometimes just a region, will honor. For example,...
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Ah the holidays. The sights and sounds, and the smells of Christmas bring us back, back to the time before we stopped, for whatever reason, actively practicing our faith. But, it’s not too late. Coming back, joining our faith family at the Eucharist is not a complicated process and can take as long as...
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Bethlehem has a special place in the hearts of the people of Nativity Church. Although there is much conflict in the Middle East, the birthplace of Jesus continues to be a symbol of peace to the world. Since 2000, a special project has encouraged people of all faiths to send prayers and a message...
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For more information on Fair Trade Companies, please visit http://blog.sojo.net/2009/11/30/fair-trade-christmas-lists-and-links/
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