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Bring Hope to the World

December 25, 2015by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

It is small wonder that the early church chose Dec. 25 to represent the day that Christ was born. Just after the winter solstice, the day of the year in […]

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Christmas, Publisher's Letter, Uncategorized

Faith is More than a Starbucks Cup

November 12, 2015by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

A post appeared on my Facebook newsfeed the other day asserting Starbucks’ newest coffee cup attacks Christianity and its celebration of Christmas. I disregarded the post at first and assumed it was […]

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Advent, Christmas, Real-Meaning of Christmas, Red Cup

A Holy Family for Us All

December 28, 2014by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

Much of what we believe about Jesus of Nazareth testifies to his uniqueness. Divine, Son of God, miracle worker, healer, wise teacher. But on the Feast of the Holy Family […]

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Christmas, Family, Feast Day, Reflections

Following in the Footsteps of St. Stephen

December 26, 2014by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

If you’re like me at this time of year, when you hear the name of St. Stephen your mind likely turns first to Christmas carols. The first few verses of […]

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Early Church, Feast Day

The Grace, Mercy and Tender Love of God

December 24, 2014by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

“On this night, like a burst of brilliant light, there rings out the proclamation of the Apostle: “God’s grace has been revealed, and it has made salvation possible for the […]

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Christmas, Feast Day, Pope Francis

Friday Favourites: Living Christmas

December 5, 2014by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

On pages 28 and 29 of Living Christmas, the book shows you how to make the Star of Bethlehem for your homemade Nativity scene. But since it’s nearly—well, three weeks […]

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Children, Christmas, Crafts, Family

The Feast of the Epiphany

January 5, 2014by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

Comet Hale-Bopp hung brightly in the clear night sky – seemingly in suspended animation! I had just come out of church at the conclusion of the 8:00 p.m. Mass. I’d […]

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Church Teaching, Feast Day, Reflections

Christmas and the Spirit of Joy

December 24, 2013by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

The Christmas season is all about joy. This is not what we might think: true joy is not synonymous with laughter or merry-making, though these might be expressions of it. […]

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Christian Living, Christmas, Feast Day, Reflections

The Light at the Heart of Epiphany

January 6, 2013by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

When news slows down over the Christmas season, media outlets often resort to seasonal stock stories. A classic piece asks astronomers about the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem. […]

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Christmas, Feast Day, Reflections

Christmas Greetings From Novalis

December 25, 2012by Novalis Seeds of Faith Leave a comment

In his annual Christmas message, Archbishop Richard Smith offers reminds us of the gifts of the Magi to the newborn Jesus: gold, myrrh, and frankincense. For the year just past […]

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