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Leisure and Advent

December 2, 2021 1 min read
An Advent Candle

One year ago, Dr. Michael Naughton and Msgr. James Shea discussed the true and transformative meaning of leisure.


Bishop Barron reflects on the "three comings of Christ" of Advent.


As the series The Chosen gains momentum in illustrating the life of Christ via viewer contributions, a special Christmas episode will be released in theaters.


Soldiers in Myanmar raided a Catholic clinic, capturing the staff (including a priest and five nuns).


The New Yorker explains how to have a "not-having-a-baby-shower."

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