Light Over Darkness: The Meaning of Christmas

By Ken Overberg, S.J.

While many view the Incarnation as only a prologue to the central mystery of death and Resurrection, some think another perspective exists: God was eager to become human.

No Greater Love: Chaplain Mychal Judge, O.F.M.

By John Bookser Feister and John Zawadzinksi

This priest-hero died at the World Trade Center as he had lived: offering himself freely for others.

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Gifts of Peace
In Texas and Iowa, thousands of visitors come each year to see stunning religious art created during World War II by Italian and German POWs. By Marion Amberg

Textbook Generosity: The Remarkable Berninger Brothers
Trading corporate America for missionary work in Guatemala, two Cincinnati brothers offer Third World children tools for education. Text and photos by Greg Rust

Helping a Nation Heal Through Prayer
As the first Catholic chaplain to the U.S. House of Representatives, Father Daniel P. Coughlin knew he would face challenges. Then came September 11. By Judy Ball

Fiction: The First Sign of Christmas
A volunteer job yields a life lesson. By Marylin Warner


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