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Why did the magi bring Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
The gifts of the magi foreshadow the life of Christ.
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Let the little children come
The church must not leave parents with small children behind
BY CLARISSA V. ALJENTERA
Material world
How does Catholic influencer culture affect our spiritual lives?
BY CASSIDY KLEIN
The Advent of resistance
Understanding the first Advent can enrich our theology of liberation, says this biblical scholar.
AN INTERVIEW WITH KELLEY NIKONDEHA
Christmas presence
Christmas is a time for visitations, both human and divine.
BY FATHER FERDINAND OKORIE, C.M.F.
Comfort food
Making tamales celebrates faith, family, and tradition.
BY VIVIAN CABRERA
“Try to live in peace, to make peace, to build peace, and to live authentically. Try to do things that give life. That is all you can take with you.”
Sister Xiomara Méndez-Hernández
