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Did you know there was a time and place when Christmas carols were banned?

Did you know there was a time and place when Christmas carols were banned?

The most dramatic suppression came in 17th-century England under the Puritan regime. Singing was outlawed. Shops stayed open on December 25.... 

Beautiful framed image of Adoration of the Shepherds

What is a Shepherd's Mass?

The Shepherds’ Mass captures the humble, urgent, joyful response to the Incarnation: when ordinary people—lowly shepherds—became the first earthly witnesses to God-with-us.

What is a Rorate Mass?

What is a Rorate Mass?

For nearly a millennium, it has been the Advent Mass of the Virgin.

Christmas colors

Why are green, red, and white the colors of Christmas and what is the Catholic meaning behind them?

Seen together, these three colors tell the whole message of Christmas: Green: Christ brings eternal life Red: Christ pours out His love to save us White: Christ is the divine Light entering o...

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Christmas Mass

Did you know there are three Christmas Masses?

There were three traditional Christmas Masses ...

Why does St. Lucy hold a set of eyeballs in her hand?

Why does St. Lucy hold a set of eyeballs in her hand?

She is often depicted holding eyes in her hands.

9 Things Few People Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe

9 Things Few People Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12th is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is a glorious feast not just for the people of Mexico, but for the USA too and all the people of the Americas. 

Who is Our Lady Queen of Peace?

What is the connection of the titles Our Lady Queen of Peace and Our Lady of Loreto?

Today, the world continues to be full of tumult and pain, and our need for the perfect peace of Christ is apparent. Our Lady desires to bring us this peace.

Did you know Juan Diego walked over 10 miles to Mass every day?

Did you know Juan Diego walked over 10 miles to Mass every day?

  Most people know Juan Diego as the humble visionary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He was the quiet Indigenous convert chosen to carry the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe. But here’s something that r...

Who is known as the “boy bishop”?

Who is known as the “boy bishop”?

This famous saint we honor during Advent was consecrated a bishop at the tender age of 30!

Who created the first nativity scene?

Who created the first nativity scene?

A beloved saint brought us this most beloved Christmas tradition.