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All is still calm

December 25, 2009 · 0 comments

Here is my post from last year on Christmas. Just about everything in it applies the same to today. Not much has changed in a year. In a lot of ways, not much has changed in 2000 years either.

It has some good quotes to reflect on during the Christmas season.  And don’t forget to actually participate in Christ’s mass and to continue celebrating for all 12 days of Christmas. [Keep Reading]

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All is Calm

December 25, 2008 · 3 comments

The world is at war, the economy in crisis, and the malls packed. But tonight – all is calm.

The winter days are short, the department stores in the black, and our sins dark. But tonight – all is bright.

The Savior is born! [Keep Reading]

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Christ’s Mass and the 12 Days of Christmas

So where does the word Christmas come form anyway?
Well, it’s simply the words “Christ” and “Mass” put together. Christ – referring to Jesus Christ – means “Anointed.” And the “Mass” in Christianity is the celebration of the Eucharist – Jesus’ body and blood made present (also known as the Lord’s Supper…instituted by Christ [...]

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Found: Christmas Star

Here’s a really cool story I picked up from the American Papist blog the other day.  It has to do with a really neat, scientific explanation for the appearance of the ’star’ that led the three wise men to Jesus 2000 years ago.
Maybe this is what happened. Maybe it’s not. 

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Oh the Joy of the Winter Solstice!

In case you haven’t heard, Atheists are out sharing their “Winter Solstice” joy with everyone again this year.  And now the Governor of Washington is letting them do so by allowing an anti-religion sign (celebrating the winter solstice) to be displayed next to the Nativity scene this Christmas season.
What does the celebration of the winter [...]

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