Meeting Him at Midnight
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Thursday, December 24, 2009
A few years ago, when our pastor suggested that we Beans attend Midnight Mass for Christmas, I balked.
What?
We only had about a million kids. We were supposed to wake them up in the middle of the night and drag them to a 2-hour liturgy?
Really?
Yes.
And we have ever since. What a blessing the midnight Mass has been for us!
I love to watch my children approach the nativity scene at our church at... READ MORE
Advent Ends on a High Note
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Tuesday, December 22, 2009
When I was a kid we always looked forward to December 17th and the start of the “O Antiphons” during Evening Prayer. The antiphons are read from December 17th through the 23rd, and are the source of Advent’s best-known hymn, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”
During my childhood the antiphons’ main appeal to me was the fact that they indicated Christmas was near. But they’re beautiful, and I wanted to know more. I went looking and found this excellent article by Fr. William Saunders: “What are the ‘O Antiphons’?”
As Fr. Saunders mentions, the origin of the antiphons is not known, but it seems likely that they were used in the sixth century, and probably earlier. They have quite a long history!
Fr. Saunders also outlines the biblical basis for the antiphons, and you can read the original Latin text of each one, plus an English translation, in the Wikipedia article.
Last Chance to Slow Down
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, December 22, 2009
13 Year Old New Evangelist
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, December 19, 2009
On this week’s show (click here to listen or click on the player above), we welcome two very special guests. Avery is the thirteen year old host of a great podcast entitled Live WTL. Her enthusiasm for sharing our faith is absolutely infectious. Next, friend of the show Jerry Weber rejoins us to discuss how we might make the Christmas season more special for those who struggle with depression or... READ MORE
Destination: Bethlehem!
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Wednesday, December 16, 2009
I’m a bit late getting the news out to you about this terrific book, Destination: Bethlehem
Here’s a brief synopsis of the book shared with me by one of the authors:
It’s a read-aloud book with 24 chapters... READ MORE
Advent Music Meditation
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, December 14, 2009
Just a few minutes of beauty for your day:
Packing the Boxes of My Heart
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Monday, December 14, 2009
My childhood home is in the footprint of an upcoming public works project. In September, the state bought it from my parents, and they were given 90 days to vacate it.
As my parents looked for a new house, my mom began a daily prayer, “Lord, please send us the right house at the right time.”
We assume God answered her prayer, but he did it in an interesting way. My parents closed on their new house... READ MORE
Preparing the Way
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, December 12, 2009
I hope you enjoy watching this week’s Kids Gospel Moment with your family in preparation for the Third Sunday of Advent. Our theme this week is “Joy!”. We suggest that in honor of the Year for Priests, your children share with their favorite priest why he brings your family joy. As you light the rose candle on the Advent wreath this weekend, I hope you find a little room for JOY!
Journalist and Missionary
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, December 12, 2009
Today on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we welcome broadcaster, journalist, author and missionary Al Kresta, the current CEO and President of Ave Maria Communications and host of the popular show Kresta in the Afternoon. Al is the author of Moments of Grace: Inspiring Stories from Well-known Catholics, Why Do Catholics Genuflect?: And Answers to Other Puzzling Questions... READ MORE
Our Advent Lady
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, December 11, 2009
The Pope visited Rome’s famed Spanish Steps on Tuesday.
He went to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception on her feast day. Her image hangs over the piazza there, almost keeping watch over the city.
The Pope’s remarks there are lovely—and since we celebrate another Marian feast tomorrow (Guadalupe), I thought they’d still be timely.
“What does Mary tell the city? Of what does her presence remind... READ MORE
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