The Catholic Christmas season is filled with joyful preparation. We wrap presents for our loved ones, decorate cookies with care and adorn our homes with twinkling lights. While these festive activities are beautiful, the most important preparation happens in our hearts. Advent, a sacred season in the Catholic Church, invites us to pause, reflect and prepare for the coming of ...
As Divine Word Missionaries from around the world share with us their efforts to serve the poor and needy during the COVID-19 pandemic, a word that keeps cropping up is solidarity. In the latest issue of Arnoldus Nota, the ... Read More
Around the world, individuals in every community are stepping up to help their neighbors during this difficult and unpredictable time. Teachers are going the extra mile to ensure ... Read More
The three pillars of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—are expressions of the fundamental purpose of Lent, which is a turning to God and a conversion of heart. Each pillar is distinct yet remains vitally connected to the ... Read More