Keeping Christ News Today

U.S. bishops want to assure Native Catholics that they don't need to feel torn between their Native identity and their Catholic one.

Known as the "Great American Christmas," the Christmas movie marathon began on Oct. 13 and will feature the premieres of 20 new films through Dec. 23. 

A manger display that was in front of the Montana Capitol from Dec. 19 through Jan. 2 was one of 43 installed at state Capitols nationwide.

Start 2022 with a fresh mind and clear heart by reading these new year Bible verses to get you in the festive, yet faithful spirit.

To the editor — This is in response to the letter to the editor from Nelda Dekkar of Dec. 15: Keeping Christ in Christmas was beautifully stated. I have been so moved by a sign on the outside of a West Valley Church. Simply stated by Theodor Seuss Geisel (childrens writer Dr. Seuss): "Maybe Christmas doesnt come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." JULI KNOEBEL

Keeping Christ in Christmas Joe McKenzie Staying safe while celebrating Christmas together is a priority for many churches this year. For The Ark, this means seats will be disinfected between services. The congregation will wear masks as they enter and seats are socially separated into family groupings of two or more seats. The Praise band will play and a children’s element is planned as part of an hour long church service. Candlelight will be by battery-powered candles on Christmas Eve, un...

Ben James, 5, of Wilkes-Barre gets ready to sing during Sunday’s Keeping Christ in Christmas holiday program. Participants sang Christmas hymns and listened to religious readings on the grounds of the Luzerne County Courthouse near the Nativity Display on Sunday December 13th 2020.Over 30 people were in attendance during the candle light program. DAVE SCHERBENCO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER