Advent and Christmas mark the beginning of the new year in the Church’s calendar.
We come once again to our heart-warming Feast and celebration of Christmas.
In today’s troubled world, Christmas celebrates the first coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who, through the Holy Spirit is making such a difference to the lives of those who relate personally with him.
A visit to Bethlehem is naturally an essential part of any pilgrimage to Israel, to “Jesus’ country”.
One of the key tenets of our faith is a belief in the Immaculate Conception, which establishes Mary as the unblemished, chosen Mother of Jesus, and which is celebrated on 8 December.
Pope Francis phoned Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria on 12 December, expressing his prayers and condolences for the previous day’s terrorist attack at the Cairo cathedral that left 25 people dead.
Evangelical Christian faith hovers in the background of the holiday-themed drama Believe (Freestyle). Though not as rose-coloured in its outlook as some religiously-inspired projects, the movie – which is suitable for most age groups – lacks polish.
For many people, Christmas is a joyous time, when family and friends gather in the spirit of the season and to care for one another.
LifeLink agency Identitywa joined Personal Advocacy Service on Saturday, 10 December for the annual Mass celebrating both the season of Advent and the commitment of the two agencies’ dedicated staff and supporters.