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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.
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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.”
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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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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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