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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Pope at Christmas: Jesus’ Birth Brings Hope in Troubling Time

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By Junno Arocho Esteves The birth of Christ is a gift from God that brings people hope and courage in troubled times, Pope Francis said...

Preparing for Christmas in the Company of Mary

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We are in the final hours before celebrating the great mystery of the Incarnation on Christmas day: that the eternal Son...

Keeping the Spirit of Christmas All Yearlong: Become an Ambassador of...

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A Message from Cindy O'Connor The Christmas countdown has begun! Bright lights and shiny decorations are inside and out, bakers are making sweet treats, presents...

SCHOOLS

Saint Francis University Announces Catholic, Franciscan Initiatives

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Saint Francis University is pleased to announce developments related to two new initiatives carefully designed to support and enhance its Catholic, Franciscan identity. Founded...

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KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life. David Micik found that...

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COMMENTARY

Vocations Spotlight: Priests Fight to Win Souls

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Column by Father Peter Crowe In the Gospel of Sunday, Saint Matthew (14:13-21) recalls how our Lord was trying to find some rest in prayer...

Becoming Ambassadors of Christ

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Column by Jonathan Nagy During his rise to power, Napoleon Bonaparte declared the Catholic Church an enemy of the state in France. He destroyed churches,...

How to Foster More Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life

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By Father Rich Tomkosky This past Sunday, we, as a Church, celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday based on the Gospel passage of that day. It was...

Beacon of Hope: Journey of Grace

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Editor’s Note: This is an on-going series spotlighting individual journeys toward initiation in the Catholic Church. This month’s story is from Stewart Van Horn,...

Faith in Our Future

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Column by Jonathan Nagy "For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to...

SPIRITUALITY

Virtual Date Night Series for Married Couples in Altoona-Johnstown

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Date nights at a restaurant or a movie theater are out of the question right now for married couples, so how about an even...

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