Prior to 1964, no pope had left Italy for 150 years. The advent of the 747 and long-haul flights enabled popes to finally visit the world, and the world to visit the pope.

A Reflection for the Third Day in the Octave of Christmas, by Rachel Lu

A Reflection for the Nativity of the Lord, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.

A Reflection for the Second Day in the Octave of Christmas, by Michael Simone, S.J.

A Reflection for Christmas Eve, by James Martin, S.J.

A Reflection for Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Tim Reidy

Kelly DeRoy, a core member, and John O’Connor, an assistant who has acted as a caretaker at L’Arche GWDC, share their insights about the community’s unique Christmas traditions.

A reflection for Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Ashley McKinless

Coinciding with the winter solstice, the Longest Night is a prayer service aimed at offering comfort to people who struggle with the in-your-face, over-the-top joy sometimes demanded during the Christmas season.

A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Colleen Dulle