War on Christmas? What ‘Happy Holidays’ Really Means
Posted December 5th, 2016
We used to call the yearly struggle with the secularization of Christmas the “war on Christmas.” But there’s a secret … [Read More...]
Family Activities: Advent Gift Box and More
Posted November 28th, 2016
Practical ways to make the season count. [Read More...]
This Sunday: If You Think This Gospel Is About Someone Else, It Is About You
Posted November 23rd, 2016
This Advent, check to see if the objective facts in your life tell the same story you have been telling yourself. [Read More...]
Sunday: Make the Worst Week of Advent the Best
Posted December 22nd, 2015
Welcome to the worst week Advent: the fourth. The first two Sundays are novel and the third is pink; the fourth is just annoying. It’s the extra wait you have to endure [Read More...]
Banning Christmas?
Posted December 14th, 2015
Once again, the peacefully public celebration of the world’s dominant belief – Christmas – is offending people. And, once again, these insulted people are fighting back in the annual “War against Christmas.” [Read More...]
Christmas in a Time of Terror
Posted December 8th, 2015
Chris Yarzab, edited. FlickrCC “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” goes one of my favorite songs, “With the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you, ‘be of good cheer’!” “It’s Christmastime [Read More...]
A Priest Forever: Fr. Bruce, R.I.P.
Posted December 26th, 2014
Father Bruce Swift, OSB died on Christmas Day, 2014. He was 82 years old. Father Bruce with students of Benedictine College, where he serves as confessor for years. A Priest Forever: Fr. [Read More...]
What the Four Joys of Christmas Say About Us
Posted December 24th, 2014
The way I count them, there are four principal joys of Christmas — four aspects of the holiday that make it stand out in our minds from childhood on. They are the [Read More...]