Jesus Christ

The Pope’s Gift to Us

by Fr. Michael P. Orsi January 17, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI’s recently published The Infancy Narratives:  Jesus of Nazareth was his Christmas gift to the Church. In this monograph the Pope uses history, Modern Biblical Criticism, the theological insights of the Evangelists and patrology to reintroduce us to…

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The Magi: Men of International Intrigue

by Stephen Beale January 7, 2013

In the Infancy Narratives, the men from the East who follow a bright star across a desert to worship the baby in the manger are the ultimate men of mystery and international intrigue. No one seems quite sure who they…

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The Anti-Christian Age

by Pat Buchanan December 31, 2012

For two millennia, the birth of Christ has been seen as the greatest event in world history. The moment Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem, God became man, and eternal salvation became possible.
This date has been the…

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Prepare Room for Christ in Your Hearts and Homes

by Fr. Shenan J. Boquet December 24, 2012

At dusk, a very young, very pregnant woman rides on a donkey led by her husband, a man whose full beard already shows quite a bit of grey. She is protected from the chill by heavy blankets, well made by…

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The Deeper Meaning of Christmas

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. December 24, 2012

In the days of Caesar Augustus, an era of peace was established in the Mediterranean world after centuries of strife. But this peace was forged by the proud ambition of emperors and the edge of their armies’ swords.
Upon this…

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Christmas Joy On Display

by CE Editor December 24, 2012

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Battling Bah-Humbug

by Sarah Reinhard December 14, 2012

It’s that time of year again.  The stores have started an endless round of Christmas carols and the streets in town are lined with lighted wreaths.  In the evening — which comes earlier and earlier — there are brightly-colored bushes…

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Scripture Speaks: 1st Sunday of Advent

by Gayle Somers November 30, 2012

On this first Advent Sunday, our readings direct us to the Lord’s Second Coming, not His first.  Why?
Gospel (Read Lk 21:25-28, 34-36)
We must know the context of our Gospel reading today to truly understand its meaning.  Earlier in…

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Christ the King

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. November 23, 2012

From the dawn of civilization, kings have arisen who have dreamed of possessing a world-wide dominion, a universal kingdom that would last forever.  Some have come close to conquering much of the known world–Alexander, Genghis Khan, Augustus Caesar, and Adolf…

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This Sunday’s Gospel: The Return of the Lord

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. November 16, 2012

Whenever I lead a trip to the Holy Land, the question inevitably comes, “Will we visit Armageddon?’  This refers, of course, to the battlefield surrounding the ancient city of Megiddo where some think the final confrontation will take place before…

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