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Nativity scene, Christmas tree are visible signs of God's compassion
… Junno Arocho Esteves … Catholic News Service … A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter's Square, are visible reminders of God's benevolence and … in their difficulties," the pope said. "Every year, the Christmas Nativity scene and tree speak to us through their symbolic language. They make more visible what is captured in the … miles across central Europe. Thanking the members of the Polish delegation, the pope said the tree's soaring height "motivates us to reach out 'toward the highest gifts'" and to rise above …
First Sunday of Advent
… Friday.” Our cultural Christmas ends abruptly on the night of December 25 — leaving only the tree that nobody wants to take down. Ironically, there is nothing more distracting from the mood …
As Advent approaches, be alert to the signs of the times
… Friday." Our cultural Christmas ends abruptly on the night of Dec. 25 — leaving only the tree that nobody wants to take down. Ironically, there is nothing more distracting from the mood …
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
… describes the woman who is like the just man praised in Psalm 1. The just man is like a tree planted near running waters. The worthy woman is an image of the God who created her, and …
Nouwen and Merton left trails for spiritual seekers to follow
… Nov. 3-4. Several participants remembered how Nouwen "changed my life" or recalled the maple tree under which he gathered students or the space at the back of the common room where he daily …
Churches look to tighten security, even arm congregants, after Texas shooting
… memorial — a space for healing and reflection that includes a park bench and two spruce trees — when someone approached with the news from Texas. "We stopped and mourned and were so sad …
Salesian-run ministries in Uganda aid South Sudanese fleeing violence
… the rosary. Others fall to their knees and weep in prayer in the new chapels established under trees because shelter is scarce. Their pews are planks of wood or logs dug into the ground. "We …
Let the dead have November
… November. Let them have this somber, chilly month, with its purple-gray skies and bare, windy trees. Say a prayer for all the departed during this month, and if you can, visit the resting …
Amid hurricane's devastation, Puerto Ricans' spirit seen shining through
… and neighborhood or town groups banding together to clear remote unpaved roads, remove fallen trees and debris, and provide material aid to the neediest. "They are giving lessons of what is … in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, said Vall. It was moderately damaged, mostly by falling trees. Its basement amphitheater and several storage units underground were flooded. "We are at …
Morning Briefing, Roman Style
… is retiring at age 76. St. Peter's Square … will see its annual Christmas nativity scene and tree inaugurated Dec. 7. … The Abbey of Montevergine in Italy’s central Campania region has … donated the scene this year, and it includes figures in 18th century Neapolitan costumes. The tree comes from the Archdiocese of Elk in northeastern Poland and is a red fir reaching some 90 … city are starting to worry about their neglect in caring for the city's famous stone pine trees after one … toppled and crushed a taxi full of people … . [Joshua J. McElwee is NCR …