It’s almost that time of year again—yep, Christmas. And oh, there are so many distractions to look forward to: Sermons, posters, bumper stickers, and Facebook memes remind us, year after year, that we’re supposed to remember the “reason for…
WBMA ODENVILLE, Ala. — Drive Thru Christmas will return to New Life Baptist Church in Odenville Dec. 11-13, offering a free, live presentation of the Christmas story each evening from 6 to 9 p.m. The outdoor event features nine scenes from the Christmas story…
Today's Jesus and Mo strip from Patreon, called "feast2", is a holiday resurrection from 2007. Note that the "thanks" are for surviving, and that Jesus takes credit for it: Today’s Jesus and Mo strip from Patreon, called “feast2”, is a holiday resurrection from…
Festival schedule, ticket prices, and performer line-up announced for December 6 Chazown Events hosts family-friendly day of fellowship and praise at Fairview Sports Field Gospel music lovers can look forward to a day of uplifting music, worship and community celebration when…
Psalm 107:1-2 says, “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble.” We need to first work through our own…
Streets, altars and cemeteries throughout Mexico — the birthplace of the millennia-old tradition — are outfitted with cempasúchil flowers, or marigolds, as the celebration rolls on every Nov. 1-2. The tradition’s main purpose is to celebrate, remember and guide deceased loved ones home…
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - St. Francis Xavier Church and School is hosting its 2026 Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1150 S. 12th St. Admission is free, according to the fair committee. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to…
December 11, 2022 5:00 AM Happy Advent calendar season to all who observe. For decades, many Americans have celebrated the 24 days until Christmas with the classic countdown calendars, opening little doors or drawers to reveal a small treat — traditionally a Bible verse, a…
The Spanish-speaking people in my parish are celebrating the Day of the Dead. Is that different from All Souls Day, or is it a different thing altogether? Is it okay to participate in it as a Catholic? Dear Willie Mae,…
All Souls Day, often called Day of the Dead, is celebrated in the Catholic Church on November 2 each year. In many Hispanic communities there are traditions for this day such as displaying pictures of loved ones who have passed, often…
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