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The Meanings of 11 Christmas Words You Never Quite Understood

Here are the meanings of 11 common Advent and Christmas terms that you might not already know!

Father Mike Schmitz Reveals His List of Best & Worst Christmas Songs of All Time

In a recent Ascension Presents video, Father Mike Schmitz breaks his silence on his favorite–and least favorite–Christmas songs.

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The Catholic Musical Origins of 'Silent Night': How a Priest Gave the World the Beloved Christmas Carol

One of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time began in an unexpected, but clever way–all because of a broken organ.

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How Cool! Pilot Creates Nativity Scene Using 500-Mile Flight Path Across Ohio's Sky

What a beautiful way to celebrate the Birth of Jesus!

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The Catholic Meaning of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas': The Secret Code Explained

Since Catholicism was illegal in England from the 16th to the 19th centuries, tradition holds that the song was a mini-Catechism to teach the faith to Catholic children secretly.

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How 'Home Alone' Points Catholics to Confession: The Sacramental Message Hidden in the Classic Film

"Home Alone" subtly mirrors a central truth of the Catholic faith: our need for healing, mercy, and reunion through the Sacrament of Confession.

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Feeling Rushed this Advent? Try This Priest's 3 Simple Ways to Prepare Your Heart for Christmas

Amid the busyness that often defines December, this priest provides three Advent customs families can embrace as they prepare for the coming of Jesus.

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5,000 Drones Create Image of the Holy Family in Stunning Sky Display

Using 5,000 drones, the company Sky Elements lit up the night sky over Mansfield, Texas, recreating the image of the Holy Family.

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Fr. Leo Patalinghug Brings 12 Protestants & Converts on Catholic Pilgrimage for Online Creators

"I experienced God’s presence in a way I hadn’t before—not just in sacred places, but in sacred people.”

‘The Guy You See Every Sunday at Mass’: QB Fernando Mendoza Glorifies God After Heisman Trophy Win

Indiana NCAA football star Fernando Mendoza gave glory to God after his historic Heisman Trophy win, and his fellow Newman Center Catholics celebrated along with him!

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‘Even More Beautiful’: Massive Our Lady of the Rosary Statue Returns to Brazilian Town Square After Restoration

“Now restored and even more beautiful!”

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Lucy of Narnia Was a REAL Saint? Yep, and She Had a Miraculous Life

Did you know Lucy of Narnia is a real saint?

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Prepare Your Heart for Christmas With Saint John of the Cross' Beautiful Advent Poem

"He embraced His bride, and held her Lovingly upon His breast, And the gracious Mother laid Him In the manger down to rest."

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The Nun Who Writes Vampire Books: How Her Catholic Thriller is Leading Souls to the Eucharist

“Jesus literally told me during Advent: ‘There’s this vampire story.’ I thought, ‘Vampires don’t seem very Christmasy.’ But He was so clear: ‘Write it down…Trust Me.’”

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7 Miracles That Reveal Our Lady of Guadalupe's Powerful Intercession

Since her apparitions to Saint Juan Diego in 1531, devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe has been a source of comfort, hope, and faith for millions.

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