The Christmas Tree
Advent Inspirations, Articles
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches! Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. Everyone loves a Christmas tree, and no two trees are ... Read more
Do You Have a Favorite Christmas Carol?
Advent Inspirations, Articles
Do you have a favorite Christmas carol? Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. There must be hundreds of Christmas carols, from many countries and in many ... Read more
Defining the Definition of the Immaculate Conception
Articles, Mary
Today’s great Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is a doctrine that is misunderstood by many. If you have ever correctly explained this teaching to someone else, congratulations! You’re ... Read more
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Advent Inspirations, Articles
Remember the Art Linkletter show, “Kids Say the Darndest Things”? Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. And this is from an email from a listener named Pat ... Read more
Are We Happier Without Religion?
Articles, News and Culture, Trending with Timmerie
Currently, about 29% of American adults identify as “nones” – people who describe themselves as either atheist, agnostic, or as having no religious affiliation. Nearly a third of our adult ... Read more
St. Nicholas Day
Advent Inspirations, Articles
Jolly Old St. Nicholas, lean your ear this way! Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. December 6th is the Feast of St. Nicholas. You know who he ... Read more
St. Nicholas: The Man, the Legend
Articles, Family and Kids
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” (Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore) The countdown to ... Read more
Christmas Cookies
Advent Inspirations, Articles
Somebody asked me, “Father, what’s your favorite Christmas cookie?” Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. Hmmm … what’s my favorite Christmas cookie? Now, that’s a hard one ... Read more
Making Space for a Silent Night
Articles, Family and Kids
Silent night, holy night; all is calm, all is bright. Is it just me, or is this time of year the furthest from silent and calm as can be? We ... Read more
Christmas Gifts
Advent Inspirations, Articles
What’s the best Christmas gift you ever got? Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. I’m a very lucky guy, and I have received many wonderful Christmas ... Read more
Christmas Cards
Advent Inspirations, Articles
Send a Christmas card, get a Christmas card. Or is it the other way around? Get a Christmas card, send a Christmas card? Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with ... Read more
Christmas Ornaments
Advent Inspirations, Articles
How many Christmas ornaments can you put on a tree? Hi, this is Fr. Rocky with another Advent Inspiration. The number of Christmas ornaments you can put on a tree ... Read more