Christmas is a time of sharing, and what better thing to share than our faith? The following are some of the books suitable for Christmas giving that can teach youngsters some of the tenets of the Catholic faith.
Christmas shows Christians our Jewishness
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterJust in time for Christmas, the Vatican is reminding the world just how Jewish the Christian religion really is.
Catholic Family Services making sure everyone is involved at Christmas
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterChristmas is a celebration of the family, which is why Catholic Family Services offices across the country are working hard to ensure that it is a merry season for everyone.
My encounter with Dante
By Herman GooddenWhen the 750th birthday of Dante Aligheri (1265-1321) was celebrated in Italy in May, Pope Francis invited Catholics all over the world to take up and read one of the cornerstone works of Western and Christian civilization, The Divine Comedy, as an act of preparation for the extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy which launches Dec. 8. Francis says Dante “is a prophet of hope, herald of the possibility of redemption, liberation and the profound transformation of every man and woman, of all humanity.”
Our salvation depends on mercy, where we meet God
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterPapal bulls are serious, powerful documents that once commanded the kings and queens of Europe. It was a papal bull that started the Crusades.
Doctors will need to engage patients on their end-of-life decisions
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterDr. Bill Sullivan — Catholic bioethicist, researcher and medical doctor — wants to counter demands for assisted suicide with conversation, care and relationships.
Spirituality is comforting in the aging process
By Evan Boudreau, The Catholic RegisterTORONTO - Coming to terms with aging through spiritual discernment is critical to sound decision making in the second half of life, said Sr. Mary Rose Marrin.
Synod was really about beauty of family
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterFamily talk in the Church doesn’t start with all that can go wrong.
To honour Pope, Africa must deal with its problems
By Catholic Register News ServiceKAMPALA, UGANDA - Pope Francis’ historic visit to the African continent has shown that religion has the power to unite Africans.
Papal visit fills Africa with hope, joy
By Fr. Stan Chu IloFlying back to Rome on Nov. 30 after a six-day “pilgrimage of peace” as an “apostle of hope,” Pope Francis said he was surprised by Africa.
Pope says he was surprised by crowds, joy in Africa
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServiceABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM AFRICA - Pope Francis told reporters he is well aware that God is a god of surprises, but he had not been prepared for what a surprise his first visit to Africa would be.