Christmastide
Opening Prayer
Loving God, to redeem the world,
you who are almighty
chose to be born as a defenseless Infant;
you who are all-powerful
chose to become one with the poor and the lowly.
Help me to imitate your divine humility:
to empty my heart of all self-centeredness
so that it might always be a place
where you might find a worthy home.
Grant my prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son and my Redeemer. Amen.
Video Reflection for the Family
Nativity 3D Coloring Book
During Advent and Christmas, many Christian families display a Nativity set or crèche. Download the 3D Nativity Coloring Kit and follow along here each week to build the nativity with your children.
Antiphon Reflections For Adults
O Emmanuel by Timothy O’Malley
O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God.
DownloadChristmas Travels
6th Annual International Crèche Display and Pilgrimage: O Come Let Us Adore Him
A few years ago, the International Crèche Collection was on loan from the Marian Library, International Marian Research Institute in Dayton, Ohio, and is on display at the Eck Visitors Center, the Morris Inn, the Coleman-Morse Center, Geddes Hall, and the Main Building
DownloadAdvent Baking
Pan Dulces - Teresa Brignoni
These Mexican sweet buns are great to make during the winter time, especially for Christmas! People love the sugar topping that browns when they bake.
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