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December 18, 2019

Speaking Out: Traditions come in many forms

Sinterklaas as depicted in the Netherlands.

Going through grade school, Christmas was always my favourite time of the year. 

Published in YSN: Speaking Out
December 18, 2019

Editorial: Christmas prayers

The Adoration of the Child is depicted in this 17th-century painting by Dutch artist Gerard van Honthorst.

With good reason, Canadians generally take it for granted that Christmas is a season of peace and goodwill. We are blessed to live in a country that slows down to let the joy of the season wash over us.

Published in Editorial
December 5, 2019

Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree

The Christmas tree sparkles after a lighting ceremony in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 5, 2019.

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican unveiled the Nativity scene and lit the Christmas tree with energy-saving lights in St. Peter's Square during a late afternoon ceremony Dec. 5.

Published in Vatican
October 31, 2019

Christmas Drawing Contest 2024

Christmas Drawing Contest 2024

The Catholic Register is conducting its 14th annual children’s Christmas drawing contest. The top entry in each of 3 categories will receive a $100 Indigo gift certificate. The winning drawings will appear in The Register’s Christmas edition, December 22, 2024.

Published in About the Catholic Register
January 7, 2019

Pope Francis greets Coptic Christians celebrating Christmas

Nuns pray during Mass Jan. 6 in the Church of St. Catherine, adjacent to the Church of the Nativity, in Bethlehem, West Bank. The Mass was held by Catholics in the church as Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas eve in the Church of the Nativity.
CAIRO, Egypt – Pope Francis sent Christmas and New Year’s greetings to Coptic Christians and all Egyptians upon the inauguration of a major Coptic cathedral, jointly opened with a larger mosque at the same complex.
Published in International
January 7, 2019

Offer a gift to Jesus, care for those who cannot repay you, Pope Francis says on Epiphany

Pope Francis reverences a figurine of the baby Jesus at the start of a Mass marking the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 6.
VATICAN – People find Jesus only through humble love, and once they find him, they are called to offer him the gifts of their prayer, their adoration and their care of others, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
January 5, 2019

God's Word on Sunday: Epiphany lights the way toward salvation

Adoration of the Magi by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 17th century

Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 6 (Year C) Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12

Published in Faith
January 1, 2019

Christ fills passing time with meaning, Pope Francis says at end of 2018

Pope Francis leads Benediction during a prayer service on New Year's Eve in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 31.
VATICAN – The end of one year and beginning of next naturally leads people to think about the passing of time and about love, which gives time -- and everything else -- real meaning, Pope Francis said.
Published in International
December 29, 2018

God's Word on Sunday: Being a child of God is a journey of faith

The Holy Family by Jacques Stella

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Dec. 30 (Year C) 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Psalm 84; 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52

Published in Faith
December 25, 2018

Urbi et Orbi: Incarnation of Christ tells us that salvation comes through love, acceptance, Pope says

Pope Francis delivers his Christmas blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25.
VATICAN – Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace.
Published in Faith
December 24, 2018

This Christmas, come to the manger with love, charity, simplicity, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis kisses a figurine of the baby Jesus as he visits the Nativity scene at the conclusion of Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24.
VATICAN – Jesus' birth in a stable, God's coming to earth in extreme simplicity, teaches Christians that love is more valuable than anything else and is what will change the world, Pope Francis said.
Published in Reflections
December 22, 2018

God's Word on Sunday: God only asks for our obedience and trust

Mary and Joseph on the Way to Bethlehem (1475) by Hugo van der Goes

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 23 (Year C) Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45

Published in Faith
December 21, 2018

Jesus is the greatest Christmas gift, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis greets a boy during an audience to exchange Christmas greetings with Vatican employees in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 21.
VATICAN – This Christmas will people go to adore and be amazed by Jesus, or will they let themselves be detoured by distractions? Pope Francis asked.
Published in Faith
December 21, 2018

Church on the Street: Searching for a home at Christmas

Church on the Street: Searching for a home at Christmas

We all have a longing for a place to call “home.” For people who spend many aimless years living on the streets, “homelessness” is more than a condition of the body, it is a condition of the soul. 

Published in Register Columnists
December 21, 2018

Francis Campbell: Invitation from Jesus open all year round

The tradition of exchanging Christmas cards is fading fast.

Christmas packages come in all sorts, shapes and sizes.

Published in Guest Columnists
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