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Live! Christmas Masses at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains
Christmas Eve Mass at 3:00 p.m. Carols and Christmas Midnight Mass beginning at 9:30 p.m. Christmas Morning Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Advent Reflections 2022
Introduction to Advent 2022 Invitation to Prayer: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord. Reflection: The first candle is about to be lit! Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent. Hopefully, you are participating with an Advent Wreath in your home this season. In his excellent article, “The …
EWTN Christmas Broadcast Schedule 2022
Friday, December 23rd, Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent 2:30 a.m. Carols by Candlelight from Knock Shrine 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word celebrate Mass from the Our Lady of Angels Chapel in Irondale, AL 1:30 p.m: In Concert & Festive Advent Concert: From …
12 saints’ quotes about the true meaning of Christmas
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 24, 2021 / 17:00 pm While the saints offer unique insights into Christmas, they also touch on similar themes: hope, joy, and the unconditional love of God for each and every person. In celebration of Baby Jesus’ birth, here are 12 saints’ quotes …
Seasons’ Greetings and Christian Discernment
Each year we hear the perennial objections of those who lament hearing the salutation, “Season’s Greetings” instead of “Merry Christmas.” The common complaint, of course, is that this season is about the birth of the Christ, the savior of humankind. Thus, the reasoning goes, recourse to the general reference of …
When Children Leave the Faith
Our children received the sacraments and attended Catholic schools, but they no longer attend Mass and do not appear to be practicing the faith. Where did we go wrong as parents? It is natural to be concerned for others’ spiritual well-being, especially our loved ones. We desire for them to …
How to pray the ‘Christmas Novena’ that’s been said for 300 years
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 15, 2022 / 17:00 pm An Italian priest named Father Charles Vachetta is credited with writing a novena in 1721 to inspire his parishioners during Advent. Today, that novena is known as the “Christmas Novena.” The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and …
out and about in the Archdiocese December edition
Men’s Eucharistic Procession Nearly 900 men participated in the eighth Annual Men’s Eucharistic Procession on Oct. 15. The event began with Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, followed by the Eucharistic Procession through Downtown Cincinnati and ending with Benediction at Old St. Mary’s. SUA Students Travel …
Young Catholic Professionals: New Chapter Launches in Cincinnati
“A Catholic community catered around your everyday working person,” is how chapter president Patrick Macke describes Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). A few years in the making, the Cincinnati chapter of YCP launched at last in October. The local initiative was bolstered by friends and Cincinnati natives in the Columbus area, …
The Great Mystery: Jesus comes to Us on Our Altars
When invited to write this Eucharistic Reflection for The Catholic Telegraph, I recalled my similar article for a 2021 Advent edition of Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly that was concerned for the many people who stopped going to Mass. I hope to motivate Church members to better appreciate the Eucharist. If …