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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!
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In a recent Ascension Presents video, Father Mike Schmitz breaks his silence on his favorite–and least favorite–Christmas songs.
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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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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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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“Now restored and even more beautiful!”
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Prepare Your Heart for Christmas With Saint John of the Cross' Beautiful Advent Poem
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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.’”
Actor Chris Pratt Live-Streams Easter Mass, Tags Catholic Priest: "Let Us Pray. He is Risen"
Whoa! Did you see this coming? Actor Chris Pratt published a surprising Instagram story this Easter. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor shared that he and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger spent their Easter Sunday quarantine cooking, Easter-egg hunting, and watching St. Monica Catholic Church‘s Easter Sunday Mass in Santa Monica,...
"Christ the Lord is Risen Today!": Listen to ChurchPOP Editor Sing the Glorious Hymn
Happy Easter from ChurchPOP! 🙌 English editor Jacqueline Burkepile sings the glorious hymn, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay, Texas. Her husband, Mat Burkepile, accompanies her on the organ. He is the parish’s music director and organist. Listen to the hymn below:...
Silent Mysteries of the Rosary: A Powerful Meditation on Christ's Death & Burial
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