December 2019
Vol. 84, No. 12
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Features
Holy families
By Amanda Hendler-Voss
The Holy Family’s flight from Egypt parallels the journey of modern-day migrants.
Awaken Advent
by Father John Christman, S.S.S.
Here are four art meditations for the Advent season.
Essays
Upstairs, downstairs church
by Sister Rhonda Miska, O.P.
During the holidays, community blossoms outside the church sanctuary.
A great gift
by Jessie Bazan
Let your words be made flesh.
Sounding Board
Dreaming of a green Christmas
by Susan Salaz
Is your Christmas shopping hurting the planet?
Expert Witness
Mix and match
an interview with Samira Mehta
Interfaith families celebrate the holidays in unique and meaningful ways.
In Person
Nun for all
by Rosie McCarty
Sister Ann Durst works to bring justice for immigrants facing crisis at the border.
Columns
The Examined Life: The real Christmas story
By Father Bryan Massingale
Reflect on Christmas according to Matthew.
Margin Notes: A schism prism
By Kevin Clarke
What lies beneath all the criticism of Pope Francis?
Culture in Context: Blessedly seen
By Pamela Hill Nettleton
This Netflix miniseries will change how you view the world.
At Home with our Faith: Ho, Ho . . . Holy
By Annemarie Scobey-Polacheck
Keeping Christ in Christmas should bring peace, not stress.
Testaments: ’Tis the season
By Alice Camille
What does Advent tell us about our use of time?
Glad You Asked: Who was really at the nativity?
By Emily Sanna
