Give Thanks for Family
Families around the world will gather for all of the celebrations of Christmas—from Christmas Day through Epiphany. The Holy Family is a model to all Christian families. Before they sit […]read more
Celebrate the Holy Family
The Church considers the Feast of the Holy Family to be a “movable feast,” which means that it can be celebrated whenever the Pope determines. The dates are announced from […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL — December 25, 2017 & January 7, 2018 – Christmas & Epiphany
Luke 2:1–14 & Matthew 2:1–12 Christmas celebrates God becoming one of us and one with us. Jesus comes as an infant, placed in the care of a struggling but loving […]read more
Christmas Quiz
As often as we hear the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, some children may not have all of the details down quite right. Get them up to speed […]read more
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
The Incarnation of Jesus is something people work to understand their entire lives, so it’s not surprising that young children won’t fully grasp its significance and meaning. But they do […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL — Sunday, December 24
Luke 1:26–38 In Sunday’s Gospel, the angel Gabriel disturbs Mary with the words, “The Lord is with you…. You have found favor with God.” Mary wonders what those words mean. […]read more
Longing for Jesus: The O Antiphons
Starting on Sunday, December 17, Catholics recite a weeklong series of evening prayer verses referred to as the O Antiphons. An antiphon is not exactly a prayer; it’s a verse […]read more
Hanukkah Begins
As Christians enter the second week of Advent, our Jewish friends and neighbors begin Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Light that commemorates the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165 […]read more
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL — Sunday, December 17
John 1:6–8, 19–28 During Advent, we prepare for Christmas by listening to the people who prepared the way for Jesus’ coming. In this Sunday’s Gospel, people ask John the Baptist […]read more
Saint John the Baptist
In the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent (Mark 1:1–8), John the Baptist prepares us for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus’ cousin plays a big role during Advent—appearing […]read more
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David Dziena
Publisher
David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]
Joan McKamey
Project Editor
Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]
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Bilingual Editor
Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]
