Reading 1, Isaiah 2:1-5 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Gospel, Matthew 8:5-11 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Daily Readings: https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2024-12-02 Catholic Online School: Free World Class Catholic Education for Anyone, Anywhere https://www.catholiconline.school/ Catholic Online: World's Catholic ...

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This coming Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. Many bring out the advent candles out of storage and set them in a wreath. Over these few weeks preceding Christmas, we will gather, pray and sing together- inviting the coming of the Lord into our lives, our homes, our Churches - and into the world which God still loves so much, that He continues to send His Only Begotten Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. (John 3:16)

Reading 1, Jeremiah 33:14-16 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 Reading 2, First Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Gospel, Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Support Catholic Online by Subscribing to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/catholiconlinemedia?sub_confirmation=1 More on Daily Readings: https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2024-12-01 Catholic Online School: Free World Class Catholic Education for Anyone, Anywhere https://www.catholiconline.school/ Catholic Online: ...

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When the Trapp Family Singers came to America it was just before Thanksgiving. Maria Augusta Trapp (Maria in the Sound of Music) noted in her writings that she loved the idea of a national holiday of Thanksgiving. Even in Catholic Austria they didn't have such a day. But then they didn't have Pilgrims either! She went on to write that as delighted as she was about Thanksgiving, she was equally taken aback at hearing Christmas carols a few days afterwards in the shops and on the radio. In ...

Thanksgiving Day has become a time when we watch parades and then take in large amounts of food and football. According to some calculations, 46 million turkeys-around 550 million pounds-will be consumed during Thanksgiving this year. But that's not how it began!

Thanksgiving may not be a traditional Catholic feast day, but it's a day that lends itself beautifully to the values and traditions of our faith. After all, gratitude is central to our relationship with God, and this holiday gives us a perfect opportunity to express it in meaningful ways. By blending Catholic customs and historical reflections, you can transform Thanksgiving into a celebration of faith, family, and thankfulness.

As Catholics, Thanksgiving offers a profound opportunity to reflect on gratitude and God's providence. While often associated with turkey dinners and family gatherings, the history of Thanksgiving is deeply rooted in faith, unity, and the acknowledgment of God's blessings.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have offered a fascinating glimpse into how sacred figures like the Virgin Mary and Jesus might have looked. Mexican artist Miguel Angel Omana Rojas utilized AI to create what he describes as "the most realistic image" of the Virgin Mary as a Middle Eastern teenager before the birth of Jesus. Drawing from her iconic depiction in the Virgin of Guadalupe, Omana meticulously studied her facial features, expression, and skin tone, saying, "This is ...