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.
In a recent Ascension Presents video, Father Mike Schmitz breaks his silence on his favorite–and least favorite–Christmas songs.
One of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time began in an unexpected, but clever way–all because of a broken organ.
What a beautiful way to celebrate the Birth of Jesus!
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.
"Home Alone" subtly mirrors a central truth of the Catholic faith: our need for healing, mercy, and reunion through the Sacrament of Confession.
Amid the busyness that often defines December, this priest provides three Advent customs families can embrace as they prepare for the coming of Jesus.
Using 5,000 drones, the company Sky Elements lit up the night sky over Mansfield, Texas, recreating the image of the Holy Family.
"I experienced God’s presence in a way I hadn’t before—not just in sacred places, but in sacred people.”
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!
“Now restored and even more beautiful!”
Did you know Lucy of Narnia is a real saint?
"He embraced His bride, and held her Lovingly upon His breast, And the gracious Mother laid Him In the manger down to rest."
“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.’”
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.
"You see these people coming from everywhere, the poorest of the poor, and they had such light in their eyes."
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