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This has been a difficult year for many, but the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord invites us to pause and soak in the wonder of God's presence, His abiding love for us, His complete gift of Himself, encompassing every moment of our lives [...]

The Puritans are known for banning Christmas -- but were they being Grinches? In fact, they were aghast at the licentiousness around the holy day, and sought to purify the community. Today as we observe the Nativity of Our Lord, let us keep the feast [...]

At the time of the first Christmas, the world looked dark. The same is true in our world today. But as the prophet Isaiah says, on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Jesus is still the hope of our [...]

Christmas is indescribably special. Even for those who don't believe in Christ, the festive season is still a time of great joy and celebration. Why? How can we find words for the real meaning of Christmas? Christmas is a magical time of year. This holy [...]

Christmas is a blessed season to pause and soak in the loving presence of your family, recalling the quiet joy of the first Christmas in the humble abode of the Holy Family. As the song says, “Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.” [...]

Christmas is a season of anticipation. There is a reason you feel that way – and it is bigger than Santa, carols, good food and celebration.

81 My soul faints with longing for Your salvation, but I have put my hope in Your word. 82 My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I say, “When will You comfort me?” ~ Psalm 119:81-88 The Christian life is not always easy. It is [...]

Critical Race Theory or CRT is on the nose in America, but this hasn't stopped the Salvation Army USA from embracing the ideology. They recently commissioned training materials calling on white people to repent of racism. But it is a message that hasn't gone down [...]

There was no room at the inn for Jesus. And now that the categories of 'vaccinated' and 'unvaccinated' have been adopted in Australian society, there will be no room at the Christmas table for many this year. Be challenged by this confronting word to both [...]

December is just around the corner, prompting us to reflect on the meaning of Christmas. What is the greatest gift God could give you this year? What do you think is God’s greatest gift to you and your family this Christmas? Is it to finally [...]

by Tim Clark. Based on the belief that not a single person should be lost, a voyage of life makes for a Christmas miracle. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops just voted, a few days ago, to advance the cause for canonisation of [...]

In modern times, we spend two months in hectic preparation for Christmas, only for the day to whizz past and disappear in the revels of New Year's Eve. But that was not how it used to be. Christmas is not one day long. It's not [...]

Once again, the healing of wounds. A reason to rejoice. Even dance. We are in our island fortress, so protected from the virus ravaging other countries far away. Yet, in the midst of the protections that have served us so well, and in the context [...]

I came across a tweet recently which quite literally, made me gasp, and unfortunately would without question, cause many people to be really angry. In the midst of the incessant stream of inane -- and often deeply offensive -- social comment was this: https://twitter.com/npeeksxo/status/1340006732689453058 Wait, [...]

PREPARING OPTIMISTICALLY FOR CHRISTMAS. A Prayer from Bishop Philip Huggins Gracious God, We give thanks, as with optimistic hearts, we are once again renewed by the Nativity scene of Christmas. You are “utterly kind and unassuming”; as beloved Julian of Norwich learned in the Revelations [...]

There was a real Saint Nicholas and he seemed to be a pretty neat guy: Yes, Virginia, there is a Saint Nicholas. There was a real historical figure -- although now surrounded by much legend -- that existed in the third and fourth centuries. His [...]

Only 5 sleeps till Christmas and I just cannot wait. I love Christmas. My fifth music album was all Christmas Carols, from Once in Royal David’s City to Christmas Day. Christmas really is one of the greatest times of the year, especially for our children. [...]

On December 25, Christians around the world will gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Joyful carols, special liturgies, brightly wrapped gifts, festive foods. But just how did the Christmas festival originate? How did December 25 come to be associated with Jesus’ birthday? The Bible offers few [...]

I’m a Christmas fanatic. I love everything about the Christmas season -- from the carols in the mall to the massive overspend on food to watching children get lost on stage during their nativity plays. And of course, I always look forward to streaming the [...]

Byrd Bagget says, “Work hard, do your best, live the truth, trust yourself, have some fun... and you will have no regrets.” Only twelve more sleeps till Christmas. All the more reason to live life with no regrets. Warwick, why are you talking about no [...]