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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29583 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-12-07 12:26:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-12-07 12:26:22 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Christmas Eve 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Click any link below to jump to that information section:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#different-masses">Different Christmas Eve Masses</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#vatican">Vatican Christmas Midnight Mass</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#candlelight">Candlelight Services</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#importance">Importance of Christmas Eve</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#crowds">Crowds at Church</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#find-a-service">How to Find a Christmas Eve Mass Near You</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#live-streams">How to Watch a Christmas Eve Mass Live Stream</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#faq">Frequently Asked Questions</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although it can take place on any day of the week, Christmas Eve, in many ways, is remarkably&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">similar to a regular Sunday liturgy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Unlike other key moments of the liturgical year, such as <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/palm-sunday/">Palm Sunday</a>, Holy Thursday or the Easter Vigil, the Christmas Eve Mass is not unlike liturgies that take place throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The service features an Old Testament reading, a responsorial Psalm, a New Testament reading and a Gospel. After the priest’s homily comes the Liturgy of the Eucharist–where the priest consecrates the bread and wine and distributes&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Eucharist</a>&nbsp;to the parish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A pretty standard Mass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The most striking difference you’ll notice at Christmas Eve Mass–aside from the parking lot being more crowded than usual–is how the church is decorated, often with beautiful poinsettias and other flowers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus now will be present in the manger in the nativity scene. The Advent wreath may still be in the worship space, but now with a large white candle in its center&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://catholicphilly.com/2019/01/catholic-spirituality/when-should-the-advent-wreath-be-removed-from-church/" rel="noreferrer noopener">or with four white candles</a>&nbsp;replacing the purple and pink ones lit during Advent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The white candles symbolize the joy and celebration of Jesus’s birth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The most unique aspect of the Christmas Eve service is&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/christmas/christmas-proclamation" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ</a>, an ancient text that is often read before the start of Mass. This is sometimes called “Proclamation of the Birth of Christ.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But Christmas Eve is an incredibly important liturgy. And not all Christmas Eve Masses are the same.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow breaks down everything you need to know about Christmas Eve in 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"className":"aligncenter"} --> <div class="wp-block-button aligncenter"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/christmasevemass">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="different-masses">Different Christmas Eve Masses and Times</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, there are&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122519-the-nativity-of-the-lord-night.cfm" rel="noreferrer noopener">four Masses</a>&nbsp;that kick off the Christmas season in the Church:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Vigil Mass</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mass During the Night (unofficially called “Midnight Mass”)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mass at Dawn (sometimes called “Shepherd’s Mass”)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mass During the Day</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Attending just one of these Masses satisfies the obligation to attend Mass on Christmas (yes–Christmas is a Holy Day of Obligation!) Each Mass has different readings&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Mass During the Night (“Midnight Mass”) traditionally has taken place at midnight, and many Catholics have memories of the custom of attending the liturgy at this time. However, the Mass can take place at different times.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Benedict&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/12/vatican-publishes-schedule-of-popes-christmas-liturgies" rel="noreferrer noopener">moved the Mass</a>&nbsp;time to 10 p.m., while Pope Francis has held it at 9:30 p.m. He even moved the Mass to 7:30 p.m. during the pandemic so attendees could return home before the local curfew.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="vatican">Vatican Christmas Eve Mass</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The world’s most famous Christmas Eve liturgy is the Midnight Mass that the Pope celebrates each year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Officially known as Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Midnight Mass at the Vatican takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica in order to accommodate the large crowd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Tickets are required, but they’re free.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/VaticanNews/videos" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vatican’s own YouTube channel</a>&nbsp;broadcasts midnight Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica every year on Christmas Eve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2021, Vatican Christmas Eve Mass&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/events/event.dir.html/content/vaticanevents/en/2021/12/24/messa-natale.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">began at 9:30 p.m.</a>, a trend that continued 2022 and figures to continue in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE MORE: </strong><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-prayers-morning-short-sleep/">Christmas Eve Prayers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="candlelight">Candlelight Services</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Candles play an essential role in the Mass throughout the liturgical year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">They light our entry into the worship space during the Easter Vigil and welcome the newly baptized in the Church.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-candles-and-advent-wreaths/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Advent Candles</a>&nbsp;mark our progression through the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://hallow.com/advent/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Advent season</a>. The flicker of a candle light also signifies the presence of Christ in the tabernacle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">However, candlelight Christmas Eve services–where the worship space is mostly dark and lit by candles–are more prevalent in other Christian denominations. They often include some form of worship music along with scripture.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It’s important for Catholics to make it to Mass on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="importance">The Importance of Christmas Eve Mass</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 1969, Pope Paul VI clarified&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/liturgical-year-2193" rel="noreferrer noopener">that</a>&nbsp;“The liturgical day runs from midnight to midnight, but the observance of Sunday and solemnities begins with the evening of the preceding day.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This helped make popular “vigil” Masses on Saturday evening since Pope Paul VI made it clear that such liturgies satisfied the standard Sunday obligation.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This opened the door for Christmas Eve liturgies that made it acceptable to not attend Mass on December 25 (a Holy Day of Obligation) so long as one made it to Mass the night before.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Attending Mass on Christmas Eve can be extremely practical for many. The holidays can be stressful, and many people travel on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve can be a great option.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While Christmas Eve Mass may offer a certain convenience, it’s important to remember its significance and not view it as a chance to “<a target="_blank" href="https://www.americamagazine.org/content/all-things/are-early-midnight-masses-desacralizing-dec-25" rel="noreferrer noopener">go to Mass the day before and get it over with.</a>”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether you attend Mass on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, it remains a Holy Day of Obligation and the celebration of one of the most significant moments in our faith story: when God became man.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="crowds">Crowds at Church</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With its popularity, Christmas Eve Mass often draws big crowds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This could include people in your parish who worship at other times on other weekends. It also probably will consist of people who don’t regularly worship at your parish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Rather than getting frustrated that parking is more challenging or that your usual seat is occupied, consider it an opportunity to welcome in unfamiliar faces and offer the gift of hospitality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Expect that someone will be in your seat and be OK with that,”&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://catholicreview.org/dont-begrudge-newcomers-at-christmas-welcome-them/" rel="noreferrer noopener">says Fr. Joshua Laws, a priest in Baltimore</a>. “At the end of Mass, I always say we’re really glad you joined us. You brought something with you that we wouldn’t have had without you.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="find-a-service">How to Find a Christmas Eve Service Near You</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With all the other considerations and planning around Christmas Eve, finding a service to attend should be the least of your concerns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For starters, consult your local parish bulletin or website. Mass times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day usually can be found here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also visit MassTimes.org to see a more robust listing of Mass times in your vicinity. However, special holiday Masses may not be listed, so it’s best to check your parish site.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re looking for Catholic churches in your area, browse the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.usccb.org/about/bishops-and-dioceses/all-dioceses" rel="noreferrer noopener">USCCB website</a>&nbsp;to find the different dioceses near you. Each of those sites should have a “Parish finder” map that can show you different churches in your area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For general Christian churches,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.churchfinder.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Church Finder</a>&nbsp;may be a helpful resource.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="live-streams">Streaming Catholic Christmas Eve Mass</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’d like to watch a livestream of a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass, many options are available.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One of the benefits of watching any Catholic Mass virtually is the opportunity to see the different liturgical elements that make each parish just a bit unique. All parishes celebrate the same liturgy, but minor elements–like church design, decor and local customs–can vary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Additionally, you can hear different readings (and a different homily) than you’ll hear at Christmas Day Mass the next day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are Christmas Eve Mass streaming options in different time zones:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@StJosephtheWorkerDBQ" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Joseph the Worker in Dubuque, Iowa</a>: 5 p.m. ET</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@st.marysparishswormville2604" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Mary in Swormville</a>, N.Y.: 6:30 p.m. ET</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@NativityParishBurke/about" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nativity Parish</a>&nbsp;in Burke, Va.: 9:30 p.m. ET</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@marysshrine/featured" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Shrine</a>&nbsp;in Washington, D.C. : 10:30 p.m. ET</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LourdesDenver/featured" rel="noreferrer noopener">Our Lady of Lourdes</a>&nbsp;in Denver: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. MT</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@SaintPatricksCathedralNYC/featured" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Patrick’s Cathedral</a>&nbsp;in New York City: Midnight ET</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sacredhearthattiesburg" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sacred Heart</a>&nbsp;in Hattiesburg, Miss.: Midnight CT</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sjcantius" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. John Cantius</a>&nbsp;in Chicago: Midnight CT</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicCommunityatStanford" rel="noreferrer noopener">Catholic Community at Stanford</a>: Midnight PT</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@StClareRoseville" rel="noreferrer noopener">St. Clare</a>&nbsp;in Roseville, Calif.: Midnight PT</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="faq">Common Questions about Christmas Eve Mass </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What time to arrive for Christmas Eve Mass?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider arriving around 30 minutes before the start of Mass. If there is an earlier Mass still going on when you arrive, be sure to allow it to finish before entering.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Is Christmas Eve a Holy Day of Obligation?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christmas is a Holy Day of Obligation. Attending Mass on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day satisfies that obligation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What to wear to Christmas Eve Mass?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Styles are always changing. Christmas Eve Mass is a great opportunity to wear something festive that you’re comfortable in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What is a Christmas Eve candlelight service?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These services, common in Protestant and non-denominational churches, feature song and scripture in dark worship space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How long is a Christmas Eve Mass?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christmas Eve Mass is mostly similar to regular Sunday Mass when it comes to the liturgy. However, the larger crowds usually makes the Mass 10-15 minutes longer than usual.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What time is Mass on Christmas Eve? What’s the earliest time it can be held?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This varies by parish. Many parishes have more than one Mass. Usually, Mass is no earlier than 4 p.m., although some churches <a href="https://kcgolddome.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CATHEDRAL-CHRISTMAS-MASS-SCHEDULE.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">have services beginning at 2:30 p.m.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How to watch Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/VaticanNews/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vatican’s YouTube channel</a> broadcasts Christmas Eve Mass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"className":"aligncenter"} --> <div class="wp-block-button aligncenter"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/christmasevemass">Pray on Christmas Eve with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>More Advent and Christmas Resources</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-prayers-catholic-meditations/">Advent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-andrew-christmas-novena/">St. Andrew's Christmas Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/new-years-prayers/">New Years Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Christmas Eve 2024: Catholic Guide to Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass, Candlelight and Online Services [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => christmas-eve-mass [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-09 16:11:41 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-09 16:11:41 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=29583 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29382 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2022-11-29 16:42:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-11-29 16:42:36 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While much of the world celebrates Christmas the entire month of December, if not earlier, the liturgical Christmas season begins on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, and concludes on January 8, 2024. So keep playing your joyful Christmas music and leave up your Christmas tree and decorations until the celebration of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-epiphany/">Epiphany</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#start-and-end-catholic-christmas">Start and End of the Catholic Christmas Season</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#prepare-catholic-christmas-2022">Preparing for the 2023 Catholic Christmas Season</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Octave-of-Christmas">Octave of Christmas&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#12-days-of-Christmas">12 Days of Christmas</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="FAQ: Catholic Season of Christmas">FAQ: Catholic Season of Christmas</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="start-and-end-catholic-christmas">When does the Catholic Christmas season start and end?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the United States in 2024-2025, the Catholic Christmas season <a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/christmas">begins</a> with the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-mass/">Christmas Eve</a> Vigil Masses, celebrating the Nativity of the Lord, and ends on Sunday, January 12, the Baptism of the Lord.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Epiphany has historically been celebrated on January 6, but in the U.S., Epiphany is <a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/35171/want-to-know-the-history-behind-the-feast-of-the-epiphany">celebrated</a> annually on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="prepare-catholic-christmas-2022">Preparing for the 2024 Catholic Christmas Season</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-schedule-of-advent-when-does-advent-start/">Advent</a> is the season that precedes Christmas, beginning about four weeks before the Nativity. On the first Sunday of Advent in 2022, Pope Francis encouraged us to prepare our hearts daily for the coming of Christ. He <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2022/documents/20221127-angelus.html#:~:text=Angelus%2C%2027%20November%202022,Francis&amp;text=Dear%20brothers%20and%20sisters%2C%20buongiorno,(Mt%2024%3A42).">said</a>,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let us bear this in mind: </em><strong><em>God is hidden in our life, he is always there – he is concealed in the commonest and most ordinary situations in our life. </em></strong><em>He does not come in extraordinary events, but in everyday things; he manifests himself in everyday things. He is there, in our daily work, in a chance encounter, in the face of someone in need, even when we face days that seem grey and monotonous, it is right there that we find the Lord, who calls to us, speaks to us and inspires our actions.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope Francis (Angelus on November 27, 2022)</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As you prepare your heart for the Christmas season, notice the everyday, common, ordinary moments. How does He invite you into relationship with Him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em><strong>Read more: <a href="https://hallow.com/advent/">The Complete Guide to the Season of Advent</a></strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Octave-of-Christmas">The Octave of Christmas</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Octave of Christmas?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/octave-christmas/">Octave</a> of Christmas includes eight days of feast days and holy celebrations in the Church, beginning on Christmas Day and concluding on New Year’s Day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"hasFixedLayout":false,"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Celebration</strong></td></tr><tr><td>December 25</td><td>Nativity of the Lord</td></tr><tr><td>December 26</td><td>Feast of St. Stephen</td></tr><tr><td>December 27</td><td>Feast of St. John the Evangelist</td></tr><tr><td>December 28</td><td>Feast of the Holy Innocents</td></tr><tr><td>December 29</td><td>Feast of St. Thomas Becket</td></tr><tr><td>December 30</td><td>Feast of the Holy Family</td></tr><tr><td>December 31</td><td>Feast of St. Sylvester</td></tr><tr><td>January 1</td><td>Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/octave-christmas/">Catholic Culture</a> </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">How to celebrate the Octave of Christmas?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Attend Mass: </strong>within the Octave of Christmas, the Nativity of the Lord (December 25) and the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, are holy days of obligation in the Church.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Pray: </strong>pray alongside the highlighted saints, the Holy Family, and Mary throughout the Octave of Christmas. On Hallow, you can pray with the Daily Saint or “search” for the saint and see what kinds of prayers and reflections are on the app!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Learn about the saints: </strong>research the <a href="https://hallow.com/saints/">saints</a> you don’t know as well and learn about their lives!&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Listen to Christmas music:</strong> the Christmas season isn’t over until the Sunday after Epiphany! Keep listening to your favorite hymns, and check out all the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-music-traditional-religious/">Christmas music</a> on Hallow.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/christmasseason">Pray this Christmas</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="12-days-of-Christmas">12 days of Christmas</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">What are the 12 days of Christmas?</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://uscatholic.org/articles/201112/what-are-the-12-days-of-christmas/">12 Days of Christmas</a> fall between two major Christian feasts: the Nativity on Christmas Day and Epiphany, which is celebrated on January 6; in the U.S. Catholic Church, Epiphany is celebrated on the Sunday after January 6 at Mass. The 12 Days build on the Octave of Christmas, which ends on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (New Year’s Day).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Origin</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Made popular by the sixteenth-century secular “12 days of Christmas” carol, this celebratory 12-day term likely had pre-Christian roots, similar to the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-candles-and-advent-wreaths/#advent-wreaths">Advent wreath</a>, that was adapted into the Christian season of Christmas.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Byran Cones of U.S. Catholic <a href="https://uscatholic.org/articles/201112/what-are-the-12-days-of-christmas/">explains</a>,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Like many Christian festivals, the roots of the Christmas season can be found in pre-Christian religions and folk customs. The date of Christmas, for example, is likely connected to an ancient multi-day Roman feast related to the winter solstice.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>The “12 days” are probably an adaptation of the pre-Christian winter festivals of northern Europe, “Yule” among them. These celebrations helped ancient Europeans get through the longest nights of winter.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Byran Cones (U.S. Catholic)</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Tradition also holds that it likely took the Three Kings, or “Magi,” twelve days to journey to baby Jesus. Jesus, the Son of God, was revealed to them when they arrived. We celebrate this revelation on Epiphany.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">12 Days of Christmas in the Catholic Church&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The 12 days include the feasts associated with the Octave and four additional celebratory days.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>first day of Christmas</strong> is the Nativity of the Lord.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>ALSO: </em></strong><em>Check out Hallow’s guide to </em><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/"><em>Christmas prayers and blessings</em></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>second day of Christmas</strong> is the Feast of <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-stephen">St. Stephen</a>, who died a martyr condemned unjustly.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>third day of Christmas</strong> is the Feast of <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-the-evangelist">St. John the Evangelist</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>fourth day of Christmas</strong> is the Feast of the <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/holy-innocents">Holy Innocents</a>, a day in which we remember all the innocent infants slain by King Herod as he looked for the newborn Messiah.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>fifth day of Christmas</strong> is the Feast of <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/12/29/st--thomas--becket--bishop-of--canterbury--martyr.html">St. Thomas Becket</a>, Bishop of Canterbury and martyr.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The<strong> sixth day of Christmas</strong> celebrates the Feast of the <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/liturgical-holidays/feast-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus--mary-and-joseph-.html">Holy Family</a>: Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>seventh day of Christmas</strong> is the Feast of (Pope) <a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-sylvester-pope-101">St. Sylvester</a> and New Year’s Eve in the secular calendar.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>eighth day of Christmas </strong>is the<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/solemnity-of-mary-mother-of-god/"> Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God</a>, and New Year’s Day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>ninth day of Christmas</strong> is a day in which we celebrate the Feasts of <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-basil-the-great">St. Basil the Great</a> and <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-gregory-nazianzen">St. Gregory Nazianzen</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>tenth day of Christmas</strong> is the Feast of the <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/months/01_1.cfm">Most Holy Name of Jesus</a>, and the entire month of January is dedicated to His Holy Name!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>eleventh day of Christmas</strong> is the Feast of <a href="https://hallow.com/saints/elizabeth-ann-seton/">St. Elizabeth Ann Seton</a>, the first person born in the United States to be canonized.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <strong>twelfth day of Christmas</strong> is the day before Epiphany. We also celebrate <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-neumann">St. John Neumann’s</a> feast day on the twelfth day of Christmas (January 5).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/christmasseason">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="FAQ-Catholic-Season-Christmas">FAQ: Catholic Season of Christmas</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:yoast/faq-block {"questions":[{"id":"faq-question-1669739444893","question":[{"type":"strong","props":{"children":["When does the Catholic Christmas season start and end?"]}}],"answer":["The Catholic Christmas season starts on the Nativity, December 25, 2024, and ends on January 5, 2025, the Sunday Mass celebration of the Epiphany. "],"jsonQuestion":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does the Catholic Christmas season start and end?\u003c/strong\u003e","jsonAnswer":"The Catholic Christmas season starts on the Nativity, December 25, 2024, and ends on January 5, 2025, the Sunday Mass celebration of the Epiphany. "},{"id":"faq-question-1669739470608","question":[{"type":"strong","props":{"children":["What is the Octave of Christmas? "]}}],"answer":["The Octave of Christmas includes the eight days between Christmas Day and January 1, which is both the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, and New Year’s Day. "],"jsonQuestion":"\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Octave of Christmas? \u003c/strong\u003e","jsonAnswer":"The Octave of Christmas includes the eight days between Christmas Day and January 1, which is both the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, and New Year’s Day. "},{"id":"faq-question-1669739481846","question":[{"type":"strong","props":{"children":["What are the 12 Days of Christmas, and where did they come from? "]}}],"answer":["The 12 Days of Christmas are the 12 days between Christmas Day and Epiphany. 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The “12 Days” likely had pre-Christian roots, though the term was likely adapted to fit the Church calendar in celebration of the Nativity. Tradition also holds that the Three Kings' journey to meet the baby Jesus was twelve days. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1669739496250"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What is Epiphany?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Epiphany is the celebration of the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God – here on earth with us. The feast is also <a href="https://shrineofstjude.org/learn/catholic-history/what-is-the-epiphany/">known</a> as “Three Kings Day,” the day the Magi visited Jesus in Bethlehem. </p> </div> </div> <!-- /wp:yoast/faq-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Merry Christmas from our team at Hallow!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Christmas 2024 – The Schedule of the Catholic Christmas Season, Octave of Christmas & 12 Days of Christmas [post_excerpt] => The liturgical season of Christmas begins on the Nativity. Read more about this season and the many celebrations associated with it. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29255 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-11-21 13:00:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-11-21 13:00:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Nov. 21, 2022 </strong>- The Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) has partnered with Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app, to provide association members with a personal prayer resource; co-develop content on the intersection of spiritual and mental health; and research the behavioral effects of prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Launched in 2018, Hallow is the #1 Catholic app in the App Store and features audio-guided prayer, meditation, mental health, music, scripture, athletic, and sleep content. Hallow’s mission is to be an accessible tool for anyone to develop or deepen their personal relationship with God, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. The app has already been used to pray more than 100 million times in over 150 countries and is currently available in English, Spanish, Polish, and Portuguese, with additional language expansion planned for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, this partnership between the CPA and Hallow represents a tremendous opportunity for our members,” said Matt Moleski, Executive Director of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. “The inclusion of Hallow Plus as a free member benefit underscores the importance of prayer in our daily lives as Catholic mental health professionals. Building upon that prayerful foundation,” he continued, “this partnership unlocks the ability for CPA members to actively engage in the advancement of our mission and meaningfully contribute their expertise to the development of content and research that can help address the mental health challenges facing millions of Catholics across the globe.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">CPA members now have access to Hallow Plus, Hallow’s premium subscription service, and its selection of over 5,000 audio-guided prayers and meditations including:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Daily prayer content, including meditations and reflections on the daily Gospel, the Rosary, daily Examens, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet;</li><li>Talks and exercises on combating addictions led by Dr. Anthony Isacco, Journal Chair of the CPA’s Board of Directors and Director of Training of Chatham University’s School of Health Sciences PsyD Program;</li><li>Content focused on building healthy relationships between friends, family, yourself, and God with Dr. Gerry Crete, CPA Past-President and Clinical Director of Transfiguration Counseling.</li><li>Meditations and reflections on overcoming common emotional wounds by Dr. Bob Schuchts and Sr. Miriam James Heidland of the John Paul II Healing Center;</li><li>Sessions on understanding and overcoming stress and anxiety with Regina Boyd, LMHC, founder of Boyd Counseling Services;</li><li>Prayers and spiritual exercises for families, including family Mass prep, sacramental preparation content, profiles of different Saints, and age-specific formation content;</li><li>Traditional spiritual content including dozens of novenas and litanies;</li><li>Prayers and Bible Stories geared toward finding peace before going to sleep, led by familiar voices such as Mario Lopez, Mark Wahlberg, Sarah Swafford, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and Emily Wilson.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As part of the newly-announced partnership, Hallow will be working with CPA experts in various fields to co-develop custom, faith-centric content on areas related to social and emotional health. This content will be exclusively available in the Hallow app and include a mix of educational and experiential content.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“In a world that is increasingly dominated by stress, anxiety, and a general sense of chaos, we could not be more excited to partner with the CPA in their development and promotion of mental health practices centered on an authentically Christian conception of living a full and fulfilled life,” said Hallow co-founder, Alessandro DiSanto.” Christ encourages us, ‘Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.’ (MT 11:28) Our hope with this partnership is to bring that message to as many people as possible, especially those currently suffering from mental health issues and those ministering to them.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the coming year, Hallow will collaborate with the CPA on an RFP process among members for projects seeking to advance research into the behavioral effects of prayer and other spiritual practices on both mental and spiritual health. Resulting efforts will be reviewed for publication in <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/Integratus"><em>Integratus</em></a><em>, </em>the Journal of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For questions regarding the Catholic Psychotherapy Association, please contact admin@catholicpsychotherapy.org.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For questions regarding Hallow, please contact info@hallow.app.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About the Catholic Psychotherapy Association</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Founded in 2002, the <a href="https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/">Catholic Psychotherapy Association</a> is incorporated as a 501c3 in the State of Georgia and recognized as a Catholic organization in the Official Catholic (Kenedy) Directory. The mission of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association is to support mental health practitioners by promoting the development of psychological theory and mental health practice which encompasses a full understanding of the human person, family, and society in fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About Hallow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/">Hallow</a> helps people deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided prayers, sleep meditations, Bible readings, meditations, and music. The app has over 5,000 sessions including a daily Rosary, daily Gospel, daily saint, novenas, examens, Father Mike Schmitz’s<em> Bible in a Year</em>, <em>The Chosen</em>’s Jonathan Roumie’s audio Bible, Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons, peaceful Christian music, Gregorian chant, and so much more. Launched in December 2018, Hallow is now the #1 Catholic app in the world and has been used to pray over 100 million times across 150-plus countries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Catholic Psychotherapy Association Announces Hallow as Official Prayer and Meditation App [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => catholic-psychotherapy-association-hallow-partnership [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2022-11-21 15:49:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-11-21 15:49:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=29255 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 29081 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2022-11-18 15:00:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-11-18 15:00:17 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While the Feast of the Immaculate Conception falls during Advent, this Catholic holy day and its teaching refer to Mary’s conception, not that of Christ. We celebrate this feast of Our Lady on December 8. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Immaculate-conception-church-teaching">Church Teaching</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#mass-readings-holy-day-obligation">Mass Readings - Holy Day of Obligation&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Immaculate-Conception-Prayers">Immaculate Conception Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#religious-art">Immaculate Conception in Religious Art</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Commonly-Asked-Questions">Commonly-Asked Questions</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Related-Guides">Related Guides</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Immaculate-conception-church-teaching">Church Teaching on the Immaculate Conception of Mary</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX released the <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/teachings/pius-ixs-ineffabilis-deus-defining-the-immaculate-conception-153">Ineffabilis Deus</a> Apostolic Constitution, which defines and details the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. “Ineffeabilis Deus” is Latin for “Ineffable God.” This term refers to the mystery of God’s omnipotence, wisdom, and plan for us, a mystery we cannot fully comprehend; the Immaculate Conception of Mary is part of this mystery. <em>Ineffabilis Deus</em> states:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“We declare, pronounce, and define that the doctrine which holds that the most Blessed <strong>Virgin Mary</strong>, in the first instance of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege granted by Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the human race, <strong>was preserved free from all stain of original sin</strong>, is a doctrine revealed by God and therefore to be believed firmly and constantly by all the faithful.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates this dogma: Mary was born without original sin so that she could give birth to Christ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>“[Mary] received the benefits of salvation in Christ from the very moment of her conception,” </strong>Catholic News Agency <a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55424/the-immaculate-conception">explains</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This dogma can be challenging to understand, and perhaps that is why Pope Pius named the constitution “Ineffabilus Deus.” Its meaning is beyond words, indescribable – all part of the great and beautiful Mystery of faith.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>For more information on this doctrine, read this </em><a href="https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07674d.htm"><em>article</em></a><em> from New Advent that takes you line-by-line through this statement from Pope Pius IX.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mass-readings-holy-day-obligation">Mass of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120822.cfm">Mass readings</a> for the Immaculate Conception come from Genesis, St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, and the Gospel of Luke (Lectionary 689).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the Gospel reading, the Angel Gabriel appears before Mary, first startling her and then encouraging her not to be afraid. He announces that she will bear the Son of God, and her cousin Elizabeth will also conceive a son. Mary, without hesitation, responds,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>“Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38).</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These first three words – <em>“Here am I” </em>or <em>“Here I am” </em>&nbsp;might seem simple at first glance, but they actually represent immense depth in Mary’s faith. Consider how Mary must have felt when she discovered she was to become pregnant. Yet, she responded, “Here am I.” These three words represent Mary’s genuine fiat – her complete <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/">surrender</a> to God.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the Immaculate Conception and throughout Advent, we reflect on Mary’s response to these circumstances; we prepare for the Nativity with her. How might you say “Here I am” like Mary this Advent?&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Check out Hallow’s <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/pray25/">#Pray25 Advent Challenge</a> to journey throughout salvation history to reflect further on this question!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/ImmaculateConception">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Immaculate-Conception-Prayers">Immaculate Conception Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Short Prayers for the Immaculate Conception</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Holy Spirit, guide me to the mantle of Mary so that she might draw me closer to Him.&nbsp;</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>O Mary, you were conceived without sin. Pray for me today as I seek all that is good, holy, and beautiful.&nbsp;</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Dear Lord, help me look to Mary as a guide in this life. I pray that I might say “Here I am” to You in perfect confidence as she.&nbsp;</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Here I am, Lord.&nbsp;</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pope Francis’ Prayer for the Immaculate Conception (2019)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2019, Pope Francis shared a beautiful prayer on the Immaculate Conception with us. Read the full version <a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/43032/pope-francis-prayer-for-the-immaculate-conception-you-never-stop-loving-your-children">here</a>, or pray alongside Mary with the following excerpts:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“O Mary Immaculate,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>we gather around you once again.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>The more we go on in life</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>the more our gratitude to God increases</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>for giving to us as a mother, we that are sinners,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>You, who are the Immaculate.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Among all human beings, you are the only one</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>preserved from sin, as the mother of Jesus</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>But this your unique privilege</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>it was given to you for the sake of us all, your children.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>[...]</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>We thank you, Immaculate Mother,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>for reminding us that, by the love of Jesus Christ,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>we are no longer slaves to sin,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>but free, free to love, to love each other,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>to help each other as brothers, even if different from us.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Thank you for encouraging us with your candor</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>not to be ashamed of good, but of evil;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>help us to keep the evil one away from us,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>who with deceit draws us to himself, into the coils of death;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>give us the sweet memory that we are children of God,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>the Father of immense goodness,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>the eternal source of life, beauty and love. Amen.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="religious-art">The Immaculate Conception in Religious Art</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Immaculate Conception of Mary is featured prominently in Christian religious art.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Mary typically wears a gold crown and blue shroud and stands atop a hill. Paintings of the Immaculate Conception sometimes feature <a href="https://www.catholic.com/qa/why-are-roses-associated-with-mary">roses</a>, like images of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-prayers-celebrations/">Our Lady of Guadalupe</a>. Look for these depictions in art in your home parish or museums with religious art. Consider taking a virtual tour of the <a href="https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en.html">Vatican Museums</a> and looking for images of the Immaculate Conception.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Commonly-Asked-Questions">Commonly-Asked Questions</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Feast, or Solemnity, of the Immaculate Conception celebrates that Mary was conceived without original sin. As Pope Pius IX said in 1854, and as quoted in the Catechism, “The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>When is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is December 8. In 2023, the Immaculate Conception falls on a Friday.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a holy day of obligation?&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Yes, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-days-of-obligation/">holy day of obligation</a>. Catholics, who are able to, are expected to attend Mass on the Immaculate Conception.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What are the symbols of the Immaculate Conception?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The prominence of the Immaculate Conception of Mary in religious art has led scholars to study the symbols, or theological <a href="https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/i/immaculate-conception-emblems.php">“emblems,”</a> of Mary. Such emblems include the unicorn, the enclosed garden, Mary on a mountain, and crushing the serpent. Read more on the many symbols of Mary from the <a href="https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/i/immaculate-conception-emblems.php">University of Dayton</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrated?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As a holy day of obligation in the Church, Catholics worldwide celebrate the Immaculate Conception by attending Mass. You can also pray the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> or <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary</a> to commemorate this feast day!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In Rome, there is a longstanding <a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249816/pope-francis-makes-early-morning-visit-to-immaculate-conception-statue-in-rome">tradition</a> of the Pope to place a floral wreath atop the column and statue of the Immaculate Conception in the Piazza Mignanelli, near the famous Spanish Steps and Plaza di Spagna. Traditionally, the Pope places the wreath in the afternoon, surrounded by thousands of people. The statue was dedicated three years after Pope Pius IX decreed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/ImmaculateConception">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Related-Guides">Related Guides</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54-Day Rosary Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">7 Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-latin-rosary/">Latin Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">St. Thérèse Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Feast of the Immaculate Conception 2024 – Church Teachings, Mass Readings, and Prayers [post_excerpt] => We celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28988 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2022-11-16 18:28:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-11-16 18:28:12 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Intro</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#sirius-xm">Christmas Music on Sirius XM</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#spotify">Traditional Christmas Songs on Spotify</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#hallow">Hallow’s Advent and Christmas Music</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#youtube">Religious Christmas Music on YouTube</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#radio">Christmas Music on the Traditional Radio</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#songs">List of Most Popular Classic Christmas Songs</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#church-hymns">Catholic Church Hymns for Christmas</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We all have a favorite Christmas song (or two.) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Often, it's a song we remember from our childhood, regardless of whether we first heard it in church, on the radio, or elsewhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2023, many Christmas songs celebrate the holiday season at surface level, glossing over the religious significance of the day and season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Plenty of songs embrace the meaning of Christmas. Hallow breaks down where to find traditional Christmas music, where to find it and which hymns you're likely to hear at Church this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sirius-xm">Traditional Christmas Music on Sirius XM</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On satellite radio available across the country, there are several options for Christmas music, including some channels dedicated explicitly to traditional holiday tunes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sirius XM Hallmark Channel 105, the Hallmark Channel, will play many familiar religious Christmas hits. Channel 71, Traditional Holiday Music, also broadcasts some classics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you listen to Sirius XM online, there is a bounty of other channels to choose from, including ones dedicated to specific genres of Christmas music, such as Christmas rock and Christmas jazz.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christmas music on Sirius begins in November and usually ends on December 26 or 27. Sirius then offers a music channel dedicated to New Year’s celebrations before reverting to the standard station lineup after January 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Classic Christmas Music on Spotify</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Spotify offers <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GShZQsny064U5fjirfiWg">plenty</a> of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E4tUo92vj2plB">playlists</a> customized toward religious holiday music. Other music services also have playlists and channels geared toward Christian Christmas music:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.last.fm/tag/christian+christmas/tracks">Last.FM</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.pandora.com/artist/christian-faith-singers-and-orchestra-holiday/christmas-hymns-and-carols/AL64bkJ79l2lgk9">Pandora</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/traditional-christmas-classics/1438805695">Apple TV</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://music.amazon.com/playlists/B0771T5SFW">Amazon Music</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Keep in mind that not all traditional Christmas music is overtly religious, however. Classics like “Silver Bells” by Bing Crosby have been mainstays for decades but don’t necessarily contain many religious motifs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="hallow">Advent and Christmas Music on Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is excited to partner with new musicians in 2024 to bring to the Hallow app more rich, religious music for your Advent and Christmas seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Listen to beautiful songs from Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, Graduale Project and O'Neill Brothers. The music can aid your prayer life or serve as peaceful background music in your house, helping to provide an element of tranquility to a busy season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The array of Christmas music available in the Hallow app this year includes:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Gwen Stefani</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lauren Daigle</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Matt Maher</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ben Rector</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Source and Summit</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Ian Mulder</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hallow Lofi</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Benedictines of Mary - Choral Religious Music</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Graduale Project - Chant</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>O'Neill Brothers - Solo Guitar</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Keys of Peace - Solo Piano</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Voces8 - Choral A Capella Music</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sean Beeson - Instrumental Music</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Kat Hammock - Piano and Vocals</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Rebekah Wu - Chant</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>JJ Wright - Choral Chant</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Porter's Gate - Contemporary Worship</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Vigil Project - Contemporary Worship</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/traditionalchristmasmusic">Play Christmas Music on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="youtube">Traditional Christmas Songs and Hymns on YouTube</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Plenty of channels on YouTube offer all different types of Catholic hymns. There are so many options that it can feel a bit overwhelming! In addition to every traditional song you can imagine, YouTube also has children’s Christmas music, which is a little more challenging to find elsewhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Some channels will compile multiple songs in a single video. Some videos are as long <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXfWUNl1PbM">as 10 hours</a>–nearly a half-day on non-stop Christmas tunes! These longer videos are nice for playing in the background throughout the day, so you don’t have to worry about finding new videos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Keep in mind that YouTube will automatically pause after a certain amount of time, so you may need to manually restart the songs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Also, realize that many of these YouTube channels are monetized through advertisements. You might go from hearing Frank Sinatra’s soothing rendition of “Silent Night” to a 30-second high-energy ad for an exercise program immediately after. Total mood shift.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="radio">Where to Find Christmas Music on Traditional Radio&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Most cities have at least one station that switches over to full-time Christmas music. Notable exceptions include San Diego. Some cities, like Cincinnati, have more than one station playing Christmas music full-time (Star 93.3 and Warm 98.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>City</strong></td><td><strong>Station</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Atlanta</td><td>The Fish 104 7</td></tr><tr><td>Baltimore</td><td>WLIF 101 9</td></tr><tr><td>Boston</td><td>Magic 106.7</td></tr><tr><td>Charlotte</td><td>WKQZ 104 7</td></tr><tr><td>Chicago</td><td>93.9 Lite FM</td></tr><tr><td>Cincinnati</td><td>Star 93.3</td></tr><tr><td>Cleveland</td><td>Majic 105.7</td></tr><tr><td>Dallas</td><td>KLTY 94 9</td></tr><tr><td>Denver</td><td>KOSI 101.1</td></tr><tr><td>Detroit</td><td>WNIC 100 3</td></tr><tr><td>Houston</td><td>SUNNY 99.1</td></tr><tr><td>Las Vegas</td><td>Sunny 106 5</td></tr><tr><td>Los Angeles</td><td>KOST 103.5</td></tr><tr><td>Miami 101.5</td><td>Lite FM 101 5</td></tr><tr><td>Milwaukee</td><td>WLDB 93.3</td></tr><tr><td>Minneapolis/St. Paul</td><td>KOOL/108</td></tr><tr><td>Nashville</td><td>Mix 92.9</td></tr><tr><td>New York City</td><td>106.7 Lite FM</td></tr><tr><td>Orlando</td><td>Magic 107 7</td></tr><tr><td>Philadelphia</td><td>WBEB 101 1</td></tr><tr><td>Phoenix</td><td>KEZ 99.9</td></tr><tr><td>Pittsburgh</td><td>WSH 99.7</td></tr><tr><td>Portland</td><td>K 103.3</td></tr><tr><td>Sacramento</td><td>Mix 96.1</td></tr><tr><td>San Antonio</td><td>Q 101.9</td></tr><tr><td>San Francisco/Bay Area</td><td>KOIT 96 5</td></tr><tr><td>Seattle</td><td>Warm 106.9</td></tr><tr><td>St. Louis</td><td>KZEK. 102.5</td></tr><tr><td>Tampa</td><td>Mix 100.7</td></tr><tr><td>Washington, D.C.</td><td>FM, 97. 1</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Terrestrial radio stations around the country that play Christmas music</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The cities listed above normally make the switch first. Other stations in these markets may play Christmas music exclusively closer to December 25 or add more Christmas songs to their mix closer to December 25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You will hear some traditional and religious Christmas songs on these stations, but there will be no shortage of secular Christmas hits, like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">K-Love Radio, a contemporary Christian radio network that operates in dozens of markets around the country, also has Christmas music in many cities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="songs">List of Traditional Christmas Songs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Most songs that we recognize today as traditional Christmas songs were first written and performed in the 1800s.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Silent Night,” for example, <a href="https://www.wrti.org/arts-desk/2020-12-19/the-story-behind-the-beloved-christmas-carol-silent-night">traces its origins back to Austria in 1816</a>, when a young Roman Catholic priest named Joseph Mohr was inspired by a calm, bright night and penned the song.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some traditional Christmas songs that remain popular today:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Silent Night</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Joy to the World</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hark! The Herald Angels Sing</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Angels We Have Heard on High&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>O Little Town of Bethlehem</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The First Noel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>O Come, O Come Emmanuel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>What Child Is This</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>O Come All Ye Faithful</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Instrumental versions of many of these songs are also available on YouTube and other music sites.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Although many versions of the songs we know and love are decades old, traditional or religious Christmas music doesn’t always have to sound “old.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Some current artists blend contemporary, original Christmas music with fresh takes on some of the classics.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The group Pentatonix has produced versions of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj7Pr42rliI">“O Come All Ye Faithful”</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku7ohU1IGls">“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”</a> while also creating original songs such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFjdfjrtf1Q">“What Christmas Means to Me”</a>. Michael Bublé and Lauren Daigle have also released modern takes on old-school Christmas hits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="church-hymns">Christmas Church Hymns</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether you’re attending Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve or a liturgy on Christmas Day, you’re bound to hear familiar hymns at Catholic liturgies around the world.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Many churches will welcome people before Mass begins and invite people to sing (or just listen and enjoy) Christmas hymns from the choir.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When the service begins, here’s a breakdown of some songs you may hear. Although songs are different at every parish, these are popular year after year:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Opening hymn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>O Come all Ye Faith (sometimes some verses sung in Latin)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Offertory hymn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Angels We Have Heard on High</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Silent Night</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Aye Carol</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Communion hymn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The First Noel</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>O Holy Night</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Recessional hymn&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Joy to the World&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Go Tell It on a Mountain</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/traditionalchristmasmusic">Explore Religious Christmas Music on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="hallow">More Christmas and Advent Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-schedule-of-advent-when-does-advent-start/">Advent Schedule</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-prayers-catholic-meditations/">Advent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/">Christmas Gift Guide</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-mass/">Christmas Eve Mass Guide</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-andrew-christmas-novena/">St. Andrew Christmas Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-music/">Bible Verses for Music</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Christmas Music for 2024: Guide to Religious/Traditional Christmas Music and Church Hymns [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => christmas-music-traditional-religious [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-12-16 17:05:12 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-12-16 17:05:12 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=28988 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28786 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2022-11-09 21:55:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-11-09 21:55:57 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of Mary’s most well-known titles. On December 9, 1531, Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill (now México City). Three days later, on December 12, Juan Diego received a miraculous sign from the Virgin Mary. On this same day, centuries later, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Learn more about the history of this Marian apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, St. (Pope) John Paul II’s apostolic visits to México City, and how we can celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe today.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe">Our Lady of Guadalupe &amp; the Apparition to St. Juan Diego</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#St-John-Paul-II">St. (Pope) John Paul II’s Pilgrimages to México</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe-Prayers">Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="##Celebrate-Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe">Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Commonly-Asked-Questions">Commonly-Asked Questions</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Related-Guides">Related Guides</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe">Our Lady of Guadalupe &amp; Her Apparition to St. Juan Diego</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Marian title of Our Lady of Guadalupe comes from the sixteenth-century apparition of Mary to an indigenous, poor man by the name of Juan Diego. According to the <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html">Vatican News</a>, we know the story of this Marian apparition by way of the scholar Antonio Valeriano, who wrote it in the same native language as Juan Diego, Nahuatl (an Aztec language).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On December 9, 1531, Mary <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/our-lady-of-guadalupe">appeared</a> to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill, encouraging him to go to his bishop, <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html">Fr. Juan de Zumárraga</a>, to ask him to build a chapel in the very place of her appearance. Bishop Zumárraga didn’t believe Juan Diego, asking for proof that Mary had appeared to him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">So Juan Diego journeyed back to Tepeyac Hill, and Mary appeared to him again. She told him to gather a bouquet, even though it was winter, and present them to the bishop. Holding the flowers in his tilma (cloak), Juan Diego returned to Bishop Zumárraga.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>“When Juan Diego presented the tilma of exotic flowers to Zumárraga, the flowers fell out and he recognised them as Castilian roses, which are not found in Mexico. What was even more significant, however, was that the tilma had been miraculously imprinted with a colorful image of the Virgin herself.” </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html"><strong><em>Vatican News</em></strong></a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The original tilma can be found in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, built atop the very same hill where Mary appeared to Juan Diego, who was canonized in 2023. Today, the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from St. Juan Diego’s tilma is found in art and churches worldwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":28830,"width":289,"height":449,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Virgen_de_guadalupe1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28830" style="width:289px;height:449px"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the tilma of St. Juan Diego (Source: WikiCommons)</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/OurLadyOfGuadalupe">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="St-John-Paul-II">St. (Pope) John Paul II’s Pilgrimages to México</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">1979 apostolic visit</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. (Pope) John Paul II was the first pope to make an official papal visit to México. In January 1979, he made his first trip foreign trip as pope to the Dominican Republic, México, and the Bahamas. Then the Cathedral of México City (which became a basilica after his visit), St. (Pope) John Paul II said Mass and prayed before the tilma of St. Juan Diego. In the homily, he prayed,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May the faithful Virgin, the Mother of Guadalupe, from whom we learn to know God’s plan, his promise and his covenant, help us with her intercession to strengthen this commitment and to carry it out until the end of our lives, until the day when the voice of the Lord will say to us: “Well done, good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of your master.” (Mt 25:21-23.)&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On the Vatican’s website, you can <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1979/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19790126_messico-cattedrale.html">read</a> his homily in full.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. (Pope) John Paul II returned to México City – and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe – three more times during his papacy. In 1990, he beatified Juan Diego, and in 2002, he canonized him as St. Juan Diego.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">2002 – Canonization of St. Juan Diego</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On July 31, 2002, St. (Pope) John Paul II canonized St. Juan Diego at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which was built atop the same place – Tepeyac Hill, where Mary appeared to the poor Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin. This made Juan Diego the <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/homily-canonization-mass-of-blessed-juan-diego-8262">first</a> indigenous saint of the American continent. In the canonization Mass, St. (Pope) John Paul II <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/2002/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_20020731_canonization-mexico.html">said</a>,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“With deep joy I have come on pilgrimage to this Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Marian heart of Mexico and of America, to proclaim the holiness of Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, the simple, humble Indian who contemplated the sweet and serene face of Our Lady of Tepeyac, so dear to the people of Mexico.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe-Prayers">Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Mary, wrap me in your mantle, just as you wrapped Juan Diego. May you wrap me in your love, too, so that I might grow in the same courage and hope as Juan Diego to seek Christ and love others in this life.&nbsp;And may you guide me closer to your Son,&nbsp;so that I might more fully love Him as you do.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">St. (Pope) John Paul II’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">During his visit in 1979, St. (Pope) John Paul II gave us a longer prayer to ask for the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Read the entirety of the prayer <a href="https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/cultural-diversity/hispanic-latino/resources/upload/our-lady-of-guadalupe-jp-II-prayer.pdf">here</a>, or pray with the following short excerpt:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of the true God and Mother of the Church!, who from this place reveal your clemency and your pity to all those who ask for your protection, hear the prayer that we address to you with filial trust, and present it to your Son Jesus, our sole Redeemer.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Mother of Mercy, Teacher of hidden and silent sacrifice, to you, who come to meet us sinners, we dedicate on this day all our being and all our love. We also dedicate to you our life, our work, our joys, our infirmities and our sorrows. Grant peace, justice and prosperity to our peoples; for we entrust to your care all that we have and all that we are, our Lady and Mother. We wish to be entirely yours and to walk with you along the way of complete faithfulness to Jesus Christ in His Church; hold us always with your loving hand.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Reflect on Mary’s words to St. Juan Diego</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:group {"className":""} --> <div class="wp-block-group"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Listen, put it into your heart, most little of my sons:&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let nothing frighten or grieve you,&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let not your heart be disturbed,&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Do not fear any sickness or anguish.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Am I not here, who am your Mother?&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Are you not under my protection?&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Am I not your health?&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Are you not happily within the folds of my mantle, held safely in my arms?&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Do you need anything more?&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let nothing else worry you or disturb you.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Reflect on Mary’s words:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is there a particular phrase or word that stands out to you?&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Can you imagine Mary wrapping you in her mantle, holding you safely in her arms?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>How can this image of the Blessed Mother guide your time with God today?</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pray the Rosary or Hail Mary</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you could also pray the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> or a short yet meaningful <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary</a>, thinking of her appearance to St. Juan Diego centuries ago and reflecting on what she spoke to him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/OurLadyOfGuadalupe">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Celebrate-Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe">Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>PRAY: </strong>To spend time in prayerful reflection, you can attend Mass, attend a Rosary service, and or spend some quiet time in adoration – check with your local parish for times and service offerings for December 12. You could also watch Mass live-streamed from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in México City; check out the Basílica de Guadalupe’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BasilicadeGuadalupe">Youtube page</a> for more information.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>ROSES:</strong> To further celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe, you could purchase pink roses, like those that adorned Juan Diego’s tilma, for your kitchen table or even gift them to a friend!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>LEARN: </strong>There is much more to learn about Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. (Pope) John Paul II’s apostolic visits to México City, and the many cultural traditions in México that surround this feast day. Spend some time reading and learning more about Our Lady of Guadalupe – you’ll likely stumble upon some of the most beautiful art and images of Mary you have ever seen! If you’re praying with kids, you can also check out the St. Juan Diego “Glory Story” on the Hallow Kids tab!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Commonly-Asked-Questions">Our Lady of Guadalupe at a Glance:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Who is Our Lady of Guadalupe?</strong> Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic title of the Virgin Mary, harkening back to the Marian apparition to St. Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill (now outside of México City). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What does “Our Lady of Guadalupe” mean?</strong> In Spanish, she is known as Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe or La Virgen de Guadalupe. “Our Lady” is a title given to Mary, signifying respect and recognition of her as our Mother. “Guadalupe” refers to the place in México in which Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What is Our Lady of Guadalupe the patron saint of?</strong> Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of México, as well as the “Patroness of the Americas.” This being said, the devotion to Our Lady is celebrated all over the world. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>When did Our Lady of Guadalupe appear to St. Juan Diego?</strong> Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531 on Tepeyac Hill (now México City). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What did Our Lady of Guadalupe say to St. Juan Diego?</strong> Mary famously told St. Juan Diego in his native language of Nahuatl (the language of the Aztec empire), <br><br><em>“Listen, put it into your heart, most little of my sons: let nothing frighten or grieve you, </em><strong><em>let not your heart be disturbed</em></strong><em>, do not fear any sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who am your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within the folds of my mantle, held safely in my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else worry you or disturb you.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What does Our Lady of Guadalupe represent?</strong> Our Lady of Guadalupe <a href="https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/our-lady-of-guadalupe">represents</a> hope, a renewal of faith, God’s acceptance of all people, and His preferential option for the poor. Like other times in Church history, the roses of this Marian apparition symbolize Mary’s immaculate heart. <br><br>When the bishop asked St. Juan Diego for a “sign” of Mary’s appearance, Mary sent St. Juan Diego to the bishop with roses in his<em> tilma</em> (cloak). Then, when St. Juan Diego opened his tilma to present them to the bishop, his tilma had been miraculously <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html">imprinted</a> with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Where is St. Juan Diego’s tilma today?</strong> St. Juan Diego’s original tilma hangs in la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in México City. Around <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html">20 million pilgrims</a> journey to see and pray alongside the tilma annually, making the Basilica the most visited Catholic pilgrimage site in the world. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>When is the Feast of St. Juan Diego?</strong> We celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, when St. Juan Diego’s tilma was miraculously <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html">imprinted</a> with her image. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Where is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrated?</strong> The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated worldwide, though the country of México has a special devotion to her. This Marian apparition was a renewal of the faith that the Spaniards had brought, though at times in cruelty, to the Americas earlier in the sixteenth century; she spoke to St. Juan Diego in his native language.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/OurLadyOfGuadalupe">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Related-Guides">Related Guides</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54-Day Rosary Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-marian-consecration/">Marian Consecration</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/padre-pio-prayers-feast-day/">Padre Pio Healing Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">How to Pray With Saints</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">St. Thérèse Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">Who was St. Teresa of Ávila?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2024: Prayers, Celebrations, and More [post_excerpt] => Learn the history of and traditions associated with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28660 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-11-08 16:47:08 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-11-08 16:47:08 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2024, prepare your heart for Christmas and rediscover the wonder of Christ’s coming into this world and into our hearts by joining Advent Pray25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The theme of this year's challenge is "For God So Loved the World," from John 3:16.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We’ll dive deep into the real meaning behind this verse and how it brings to life so beautifully the depth of God’s love for us – a love so heartbreakingly deep that He gives us, at Christmas, His only Son, knowing the life He was leading Him to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":71389,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"center","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hallow-Advent-2024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-71389"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This Advent, we’ll be joined by…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jonathan Roumie</strong>, who portrays Jesus in <em>The Chosen</em>, will lead us in prayer and powerful reflection on <em>A Severe Mercy</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Bear Grylls</strong>, British adventurer and survivalist from <em>Man vs. Wild</em>, will read passages from the book <em>A Severe Mercy, </em>a beautiful, true story following Sheldon Vanauken and his wife, Davy, as they explore and convert to Christianity with the help of their friend C.S. Lewis</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Sr. Agnus Dei, SV,</strong> will lead us in a reflection on God’s everlasting and healing love and pray the Litany of Let Love with us each week</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Biblical scholar <strong>Jeff Cavins </strong>and<strong> Francis Chan</strong>, author of <em>Crazy Love</em>, will share incredible reflections on Scripture</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Catholic Actor <strong>Kevin James</strong> will sit down with Jonathan Roumie and <strong>Fr. Chrysostom Baer</strong> to discuss <em>Divine Intimacy, </em>an incredible book of Carmelite meditations<em>, </em>to bring this spiritual classic to life every Sunday</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Fr. 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It’s a beautiful song centered around God’s love, perfect to cap off our first week of Advent together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We’ll also be joined by two-time Grammy Award-winning artist and the biggest Christian Music artist in the world, the incredible Lauren Daigle, who will share both a powerful song and her testimony of encountering God’s love</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The waitlist is now open. Make the courageous decision to allow God into your life and discover a love that satisfies more than anything this world has to offer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Join Pray25 and pray with Hallow this Advent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/pray25">Join the Advent Pray25 Prayer Challenge</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>More Advent Resources</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-prayers-catholic-meditations/">Advent Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-schedule-of-advent-when-does-advent-start/">Schedule of Advent</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-candles-and-advent-wreaths/">Advent Wreaths and Candles</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-calendars/">Advent Calendars </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/advent-activities-customs-traditions/">Advent Traditions and Activities</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="share" class=""><strong>Share Pray25 and Spread the Word!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":71506,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hallow-Pray25-Quotes-Wide-2-1024x682.png" alt="" class="wp-image-71506"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pray25 is one our most popular challenges of the year, and we're blessed to see many people share on social media about joining the challenge. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28352 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-11-04 17:48:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-11-04 17:48:27 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The gift-giving tradition goes back to the Nativity, a few days after Christ was born. The three wise men followed the bright Star of Bethlehem to meet baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Known as King Balthasar (from Arabia), King Melchior (from Persia), and King Gaspar (from India), they brought Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh&nbsp;and recognized Him as the Son of God. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em><strong>“On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary, his mother; and they knelt and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”</strong></em> (Matthew 2:11)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, we give gifts to our loved ones in imitation of the wise men, showing our love and gratitude for others. As you discern gift-giving this season, remember that praying for someone is always a beautiful and thoughtful gift we can give to others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:group {"className":""} --> <div class="wp-block-group"><!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#for-everyone">For everyone</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#for-the-home">For the home</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#for-families">For families</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#Rosaries">Rosaries</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#for-her">For her</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#for-him">For him</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#for-kids">For kids</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#for-readers">For readers</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#in-lieu">In lieu</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-everyone">Gifts for everyone</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28765,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28765","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":34} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:34% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://hallow.com/portal/#/gift"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GiftCard_background-1024x819.png" alt="hallow app gift card" class="wp-image-28765 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Gift of Prayer: Hallow</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">With 10,000+ prayers, meditations, and learning courses in the app for all ages, Hallow has something for everyone. Consider giving Hallow to your friends and family as an early gift to support them in prayer this Advent by purchasing a 3-month or one-year (virtual) <a href="https://hallow.com/portal/#/gift">Hallow gift card</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28434,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28434","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":40} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 40%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-chosen-seasons-1-4-on-dvd">The Chosen: Seasons 1-4 on DVD</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="">The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. At Hallow, we are blessed to partner with Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in The Chosen. <a href="https://new.thechosen.tv/collections/discs">Seasons 1-4 of The Chosen on DVD</a> are great gifts for anyone seeking to learn more about Jesus, ahead of the release of Season 5 in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://thechosengifts.com/collections/best-sellers/products/seasons-one-two-dvd-bundle-1"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-2.06.57-PM-2-1016x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28434 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28423,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28423","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"medium"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/catechism-of-the-catholic-church-ascension-edition"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-2.08.13-PM-2-373x500.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28423 size-medium"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Catechism from Ascension</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Check out Ascension’s edition of <em><a href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/catechism-of-the-catholic-church-ascension-edition">The Catechism of the Catholic Church</a></em> for the theologically curious friends and family in your life. This is a great companion for those planning to listen to <em>The Catechism In A Year</em>! In this podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz helps us live out our faith in daily life. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28455,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28455","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Bible from Word on Fire</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are two volumes of the <em><a href="https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/pages/bible-page">Word on Fire Bible</a></em>. The first volume illuminates the Gospels with commentary from Bishop Barron, the Church Fathers, and various saints, theologians, and scholars. The second volume illuminates Acts, Letters, and Revelation. Consider purchasing one of the volumes or both for a friend or family member this Advent season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/pages/bible-page"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-2.42.56-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28455 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28461,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28461","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://sockreligious.com/collections/adult-socks"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-2.52.53-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28461 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Apparel from Catholic Concepts</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">From Pope Francis to St. Thérèse of Lisieux to Our Lady of Guadalupe, <a href="https://sockreligious.com/collections/adult-socks">Sock Religious</a> of Catholic Concepts has the perfect pair of socks for everyone in your life from the littles to the grands! You can also check out their new <a href="https://statesoffaith.com/">States of Faith</a> line, featuring all 50 States, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, outlined in the Rosary on t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28470,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28470","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Coffee from Religious Roast</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Elevate someone’s morning coffee this Advent with coffee inspired by the saints! For the adventurer in your life, you can buy the St. John Paul II medium roast, or the Our Lady of Carmel sweet caramel roast for a sweet friend! Check out all the “saintly coffee” <a href="https://www.littlewayofperfection.com/collections/saintly-coffee">Religious Roast</a> has to offer this Advent season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.littlewayofperfection.com/collections/saintly-coffee"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-3.00.31-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28470 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28475,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28475","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://mysaintmyhero.com/collections/best-sellers/products/benedictine-blessing-bracelet-mixed"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-3.11.13-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28475 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Benedictine Bracelet from My Saint My Hero</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can never go wrong with the <a href="https://mysaintmyhero.com/collections/blessing-bracelets/products/benedictine-blessing-bracelet-silver">Classic Benedictine Bracelet</a> from My Saint My Hero! These blessing bracelets come in a wide variety of colors and feature the icon of St. Benedict and the Benedictine cross, a symbol of divine protection. This is a great gift symbolizing God’s love and protection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28484,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28484","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">90-Day Planner from Monk Manual</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Monk Manual <a href="https://monkmanual.com/products/monk-manual?view=2022-MM-Look-Inside">90-Day Planner</a> is a “daily system designed for peaceful being and purposeful doing” inspired by the daily life of monks. This is a great gift for anyone, especially for those going through a life transition or seeking to live intentionally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://monkmanual.com/products/monk-manual?view=2022-MM-Look-Inside"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-3.17.55-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28484 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28490,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28490","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.reformwellness.co/shop/p/daily-formation-notepad"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-04-at-3.19.32-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28490 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Daily Formation Notepad from Reform Wellness</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Reform Wellness seeks to integrate both the body and soul when it comes to health. This <a href="https://www.reformwellness.co/shop/p/daily-formation-notepad">Daily Formation Notepad</a> is a great gift for someone in your life who enjoys the health &amp; wellness space and looks to grow in daily (w)holiness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28735,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28735","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Support Small Catholic Businesses on Etsy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider supporting small Catholic shops and artists on Etsy this <a href="https://hallow.com/advent/">Advent</a> and Christmas! From mugs to jewelry to stickers to Christmas cards, you'll find something beautiful for everyone on your list. Among many others, check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GratiaDesignCoShop">Gratia Design Co.</a> (Christmas card pictured), <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MourningDoveCo">Mourning Dove Co.</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thestumpofjesse">Stump of Jesse</a>, and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLittleRoseShop">Little Rose Shop</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1090361702/christ-the-savior-is-born-christmas-card"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-08-at-12.49.17-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28735 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":44288,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/11-7-23-catholic-tees/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1090361702/christ-the-savior-is-born-christmas-card"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11.7.23-catholic-tees.png" alt="" class="wp-image-44288 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Catholic tee shirts </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Who doesn't love a comfy t-shirt? Grab a stylish tee with a Catholic message from <a href="https://totallycatholictees.com/">Totally Catholic Tees</a>, which has been in business for more than 30 years and remains dedicated to spreading the Gospel through apparel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":44702,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/11-8-23-hallow-rosary/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Hallow x Ghirelli Rosary</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Artwork by the talented Hallow design team showcases St. Teresa of Avila in the centerpiece of <a href="https://ghirelli.com/products/hallow-rosary">this rosary</a> from Ghirelli®️ in partnership with Hallow. The crucifix is inspired by Matthew 11:28 and is finished in antique silver. It's a beautiful prayer companion!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://ghirelli.com/products/hallow-rosary"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11.8.23-hallow-rosary.png" alt="" class="wp-image-44702 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":71824,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/nativity-hires-8x10/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://shop.therosaryteam.org/"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nativity-HiRes-8X10.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-71824 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stunning-prints-from-the-rosary-team">Stunning prints from The Rosary Team</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://shop.therosaryteam.org/">The Rosary Team</a> is an organization dedicated to praying with seniors in nursing homes. The group has hundreds of volunteers across 200 nursing facilities, leading weekly rosaries. This Advent, it's offering stunning prints of The Nativity, the Annunciation and the Visitation for sale, for different sizes, materials and price points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":73081,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/12-17-24-bishop-sheen/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bishop-sheen-rosaries">Bishop Sheen Rosaries</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Take your rosary wherever you go with this durable, beautiful <a href="https://www.sheenrosaries.com/products/hallow-rosary">Bishop Sheen Rosary</a>, in partnership with Hallow. The foundation of the rosary is made from paracord. The rosary also features a Benedictine cross and silver-plated Our Father and Hail Mary beads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.sheenrosaries.com/products/hallow-rosary"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/12.17.24-bishop-sheen.png" alt="" class="wp-image-73081 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-the-home">Gifts for the home</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28595,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28595","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/holiday/products/bundle-advent-wreath-candles-matches"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-8.24.06-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28595 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Advent Wreath &amp; Candles from Be A Heart </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As an Advent or “early Christmas” gift, consider this beautiful <a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/holiday/products/bundle-advent-wreath-candles-matches">Advent Wreath, Candles &amp; Matches Bundle</a> from Be A Heart. This is a perfect, liturgically-minded gift for close friends and family members. It would look beautiful on a dining table or entryway table for everyone to approach the Light this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":70831,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/11-13-24-saints-alive/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":27,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 27%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saints-alive-poster-prints">Saints Alive Poster Prints</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Saints Alive brings to life some of the greatest heroes in our faith with engaging, highly-quality audio stories that kids love. The <a href="https://hallowapp.myshopify.com/collections/saints-alive-poster-prints">Hallow Merch shop now</a> features some of the stunning artwork for the saints profiled in Saints Alive episodes, on thick, matte canvas for just $15 each.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://hallowapp.myshopify.com/collections/saints-alive-poster-prints"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11.13.24-saints-alive.png" alt="" class="wp-image-70831 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28609,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28609","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.santaclaradesign.com/products/annunication-mary-and-gabriel-art-print-66216?_pos=28&amp;_sid=3d65698fd&amp;_ss=r"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-8.41.38-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28609 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Annunciation Print from Santa Clara Design</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This <a href="https://www.santaclaradesign.com/products/annunication-mary-and-gabriel-art-print-66216?_pos=28&amp;_sid=3d65698fd&amp;_ss=r">Annunciation Print</a> from Santa Clara Design is a thoughtful gift for anyone in your life. It reminds us of Mary’s fiat — her powerful “yes” to God when the Angel Gabriel came to her. Consider framing this beautiful print and giving it to a neighbor, friend, or family member this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28602,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28602","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jesse Tree Window Clings from Studio Senn</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In line with the theme of Advent <a href="https://hallow.com/pray25">Pray25</a>, we love these <a href="https://www.studiosenn.com/product-page/jesse-tree-window-clings-and-book">Jesse Tree Window Clings</a> that trace the coming of Jesus through time. The Jesse Tree begins on December 1st and concludes on Christmas Eve. This is a great gift for families with young children to help them understand the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.studiosenn.com/product-page/jesse-tree-window-clings-and-book"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-8.36.44-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28602 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":70354,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/timothy-schmalz-scultupres/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.sculpturebytps.com/miniature-sculptures/?orderby=popularity"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Timothy-Schmalz-Scultupres.png" alt="" class="wp-image-70354 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sculptures-from-timothy-schmalz">Sculptures from Timothy Schmalz</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Timothy Schmalz describes his sculptures as being "visual prayers," and that he seeks to create "art that has the power to convert." His <a href="https://www.sculpturebytps.com/miniature-sculptures/?orderby=popularity">miniature sculptures</a> include works depicting Jesus, Mary, St. Padre Pio and more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":43696,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/meyermarket/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Home Decor from from Meyer Market Designs</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Popular Catholic Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeyerMarketDesigns">MeyerMarketDesigns</a> offers a wide range of Catholic items with beautiful Catholic imagery and messages. Their saints pillow is especially beautiful, but they also offer stuffed dolls, garden flags, ornaments, notepads and more. You'll be sure to find something for your home that can inspire your faith this holiday season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeyerMarketDesigns"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/meyermarket-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-43696 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":70370,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/11-6-24-kitchen-madonna-2/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/kitchen-madonna-ivory-statue-i125268/"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11.6.24-kitchen-madonna-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-70370 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kitchen-madonna-from-the-catholic-company">Kitchen Madonna from The Catholic Company</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This <a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/kitchen-madonna-ivory-statue-i125268/">10-inch tall statue</a>, made of resin, is a great addition to the home and traditionally is displayed in the kitchen. It depicts Our Lady sweeping the home, a small gesture done with great love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28617,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28617","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><em>Cooking with the Saints</em> Cookbook from Sophia Press</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/cooking-with-the-saints"><em>Cooking with the Saints</em></a> cookbook from Sophia Press is such a fun gift for your friends and family who love to cook! This cookbook includes traditional dishes from the home countries and communities of saints, as well as special saint feast day cookie recipes. This is a gift that will keep on giving throughout the liturgical year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/cooking-with-the-saints"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-9.01.27-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28617 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":44298,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/11-7-23-stella-maris-candle/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://theologyofhome.com/collections/stella-maris-candles"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11.7.23-stella-maris-candle.png" alt="" class="wp-image-44298 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Nativity Candle from Stella Maris &amp; Co.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://theologyofhome.com/collections/stella-maris-candles">Stella Maris</a> (Latin for "Star of the Sea," a reference to Mary's title as Our Lady, Star of the Sea) produced, produced by Theology of Home, are wonderful set of candles, none more seasonally appropriate than the Nativity candle, which has been described as "Christmas in a jar" and offers a fragrant scent of fir, orange and vanilla. Pair it with a <a href="https://theologyofhome.com/products/theology-of-home-match-box">beautiful set of matches</a> for just $1 more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":43706,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/lastsupper/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wood Carvings of the Last Supper and more</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://blestart.com/">Blestart</a> offers immaculate wood carvings done by Christians living in the Holy Land, supporting a small population of people "who want to live in peace and support their families with a centuries-old trade and way of life." The finished products are showstopping pieces that will sanctify your home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://blestart.com/"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lastsupper.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-43706 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-families">Gifts for families</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28639,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28639","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/products/the-catholic-card-game-base-deck"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-9.37.47-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28639 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Catholic Card Game</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/products/the-catholic-card-game-base-deck">The Catholic Card Game</a> is a prompt-and-answer style game with all questions related to the Catholic and its traditions. This is both a fun and educational gift for both families and adults. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28644,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28644","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Holy Family Ornament from The Catholic Company</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This <a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/lighted-holy-family-glass-ornament/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWg42Ze385KweTtHes1NGTxgDsmyxNQbvZucXDeDb6zehoFp15NA_QcaAjcyEALw_wcB">Holy Family Glass Ornament</a> is an affordable and thoughtful gift for families this Advent. While it makes for a great gift for neighbors or family friends, this ornament is a great gift for individuals as well!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/lighted-holy-family-glass-ornament/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWg42Ze385KweTtHes1NGTxgDsmyxNQbvZucXDeDb6zehoFp15NA_QcaAjcyEALw_wcB"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-9.40.46-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28644 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":28649,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28649","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://catholicfamilycrate.com/collections/christmas-gifts/products/one-month-crate"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-07-at-9.45.59-AM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28649 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Membership to Catholic Family Crate</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://catholicfamilycrate.com/collections/christmas-gifts/products/one-month-crate">Catholic Family Crate</a> puts together new crates or “boxes” each month with crafts and other learning materials for families to pass on the faith and its traditions to kids. You can purchase a monthly or annual membership to Catholic Family Crate. This is a great gift for families with young kids.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":28654,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=28654","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hallow Family Plan</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Did you know that Hallow has a family plan? Consider upgrading your personal Hallow subscription so your family can pray together on the app (up to 6 members). Learn more about the <a href="https://hallow.com/family-plans/">Hallow Family Plan</a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://hallow.com/family-plans/"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/38_l-1024x611.png" alt="" class="wp-image-28654 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":43688,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/maryonthemantelset2/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://beaheart.com/products/mary-on-the-mantel-full-set"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MaryontheMantelSet2.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-43688 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mary on the Mantel</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If your little ones are intrigued by Elf on the Shelf, they'll love <a href="https://beaheart.com/products/mary-on-the-mantel-full-set">Mary on the Mantel</a> from Be a Heart. Create a new Advent tradition and help your children prepare for the arrival of baby Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaPosition":"right","mediaId":44724,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/de/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/11-8-23-pajamas/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:auto 28%"><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Family Pajamas</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Thanks to Holy Pals Pajamas, your whole squad can match with style PJs showcasing Christian themes. It's a fun way to help teach the faith to little ones, with designs inspired by both the Old and New Testaments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://holypals.com/"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11.8.23-pajamas.png" alt="" class="wp-image-44724 size-full"/></a></figure></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:media-text {"align":"wide","mediaId":70823,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/blog/the-ultimate-catholic-gift-guide-for-advent-and-christmas/galstickers/","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":28,"mediaSizeSlug":"full"} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns:28% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media"><a href="https://saintsprouts.com/"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/GalStickers.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-70823 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saint-stickers-from-saintsprouts">Saint Stickers from SaintSprouts</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://saintsprouts.com/">SaintSprouts</a> makes adorable stickers and magents featuring a whole slew of saints. The company's mission is to "spread love and devotion." The collections feature male saints, female saints, and an entire Marian set. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Rosaries">Rosaries</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Rosaries are a great gift for friends and family of all ages, and there really are styles out there for everyone! Check out some of these beautiful Rosaries:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>House of Joppa</strong> <a href="https://www.houseofjoppa.com/products/olive-wood-rosary">Olive Wood Rosary</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>ChewsLife</strong> Silicon rosaries <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChewsLifeShop">for little ones</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Catholic Woodworker</strong> <a href="https://catholicwoodworker.com/collections/designer-rosaries/products/95-paracord-pocket-rosary">Handmade Wooden Pocket Rosary</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>West Coast Catholic</strong> <a href="https://westcoastcatholic.co/collections/rosaries/products/wedding-at-cana-rosary?variant=40290074558664">Wedding at Cana Rosary</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>AromaRosary</strong> <a href="https://www.aromarosary.com/hallow">Hallow Rosary &amp; Oil Blend</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-her">Gifts for her</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For the <strong>organized</strong> woman, check out Blessed Is She’s <a href="https://blessedisshe.net/products/catholic-liturgical-planner">2024 Liturgical Calendar</a>, Be A Heart’s <a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/planner-calendar">2024 Liturgical Calendar</a>, and Simplicity &amp; Productivity Co's <a href="https://shop.simplicityandproductivity.com/products/the-purpose-planner">90-Day Life of Purpose planner</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Gift the <strong>stylish</strong> woman the <a href="https://www.litanynyc.com/product-page/saint-bernadette-silk-scarf">St. Bernadette Silk Scarf</a> from Litany NYC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For the woman whose <strong>jewelry</strong> is a reminder of her faith, consider the <a href="https://www.thelittlecatholic.com/products/mystical-rose-ring-vermeil?variant=39299128229958&amp;currency=USD&amp;utm_medium=product_sync&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=gs-2022-04-19&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=smart_campaign&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw--2aBhD5ARIsALiRlwBwc1pekJRuioW80_yZlqvvH-WK9_s9SozaH8Go597e0pU98KR7mAcaAjmBEALw_wcB">Mystical Rose Ring</a> from The Little Catholic, the <a href="https://chewslife.com/collections/rosary-bracelets/products/stella-maris-triple-stretch-wrap-rosary-bracelet-medium">Stella Maris Rosary Bracelet</a> from Chews Life, or the <a href="https://saintandstone.com/collections/necklaces/products/rays-of-light-necklace?variant=35092664221853">Clothed with the Sun Necklace</a> from Saint and Stone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The woman always <strong>reading</strong> or interested in <strong>femininity &amp; faith</strong>; consider gifting her the <a href="https://www.femcatholic.com/join#">Reader’s or All Access Pass</a> to FemCatholic or the book <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/reveal-the-gift-living-the-feminine-genius"><em>Reveal the Gift</em></a> by Lisa Cotter (Ascension Press). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-him">Gifts for him</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re looking to give a <strong>stylish</strong> gift this season, check out this <a href="https://www.litanynyc.com/product-page/st-raphael-pocket-square-pre-order">St. Raphael Pocket Square</a> for men from Litany NYC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Offering “self-care products with a Catholic purpose,” <a href="https://gloryandshine.com/">Glory and Shine</a> makes lotions, soaps and lip balms, but might be most famous for their highly regarded beard balms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For the men in your life who love the <strong>Rosary</strong>, check out this beautiful <a href="https://ruggedrosaries.com/collections/new-or-back-in-stock/products/elegant-wooden-rosary">Natural Wooden Rosary</a> from Rugged Rosaries and this sleek <a href="https://everydayprayerco.com/collections/the-rosary-card/products/black-wallet-rosary-card">Rosary Card</a> from Everyday Prayer Co. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For a man interested in <strong>spiritual growth</strong>, consider gifting him a subscription to <a href="https://exodus90.com/">Exodus 90</a>, a program and community for men ready to “live different.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also consider the <strong>book</strong> <em><a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/drinking-saints-sinners-guide-to-a-holy-happy-hour-i104644/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWjpaksw6xajZVueTOR1-Y6OhqMhzy16WfAtSJ9gj7N0mtFZpwOMgHAaAqEZEALw_wcB">Drinking with the Saints</a></em> from The Catholic Company and this <a href="https://catholicshop.com/st-benedict-medal-monastery-candle.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWgxYPFadIUjVhR2WtCra-_cyhBitEtxMImWUSqBejBbmcdAU8j-a7AaAiMfEALw_wcB">St. Benedict Monastery Candle</a> from The Catholic Shop for men in your life!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If he loves <strong>coffee</strong> or tea, check out these inspiring <a href="https://annunciationdesigns.com/product/escriva-mug/">St. Josemaría Escrivá mugs</a> from Annunciation Designs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-kids">Gifts for kids</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For the <strong>really littles</strong>, we love these <a href="https://chewslife.com/collections/silicone-baby-rosaries">Silicon Baby Rosaries</a> from Chews Life, the <a href="https://beaheart.com/collections/holiday/products/nativity-christmas-pajamas">Nativity Christmas pajamas</a> from Be A Heart, and the <a href="https://saintlyheart.com/index.php/product/saintly-heart-nativity-playset/">Nativity Playset</a> from Saintly Heart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://shininglightdolls.com/collections/dolls">Saint Dolls</a> from Shining Light Dolls are a great gift for <strong>toddlers</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Books from <a href="https://emilywilsonministries.com/my-book">Emily Wilson Ministries</a> are another great option. Stella the Brave, for children ages 4-8, is another great option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For the <strong>older kids</strong>, check out this <a href="https://monkmanual.com/products/sprout-journal">Sprout Journal for Kids</a> from Monk Manual, the book <a href="https://paulinestore.com/brilliant-28-scientists-mathematicians-supersmart-people-qs1009522-201833.html"><em>Brilliant! 28 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People</em></a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="for-readers">Gifts for readers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For the <strong>book lovers</strong> and <strong>theology</strong> readers in your life, consider gifting:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/flannery-oconnor-collection">The Flannery O’Connor Collection</a> (Word on Fire)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.wordonfire.org/pray/?gclid=CjwKCAjw8JKbBhBYEiwAs3sxNyjrCq6qaXdEAJ2fkwclhOhhrh3YYafWRiTtOUgzNSaOCTikLbijRxoCuPgQAvD_BwE">Liturgy of the Hours Subscription</a> (Word on Fire)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?variant=43128690868416&amp;currency=USD&amp;utm_medium=product_sync&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=gs-2020-10-16&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=smart_campaign&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWgp4jK2DzrWXMPh7xf5y95KqGsZOKrqFSkf0_byoNe0DWKNDtI465IaAsWFEALw_wcB"><em>Introduction to the Devout Life </em>by St. Francis de Sales </a>(Ascension Press)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/become-a-saint/spiritual-direction/tan-classics-12-book-set/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWjPyy5-SVzBGvCXSeJgB8peyY1ZlxLONBUmGjRKs0EZ2xY84Y2GGQEaAkPmEALw_wcB">The 12-Book Classics Set</a> (TAN)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="in-lieu">In lieu of gifts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If purchasing gifts isn’t possible for you this season, remember that you can always serve in honor of someone or pray for them — those are gifts, too! Here are a few gifts that cost nothing or close to nothing for your friends and family this Advent and Christmas:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Light a candle at Mass for someone and call them to let them know.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Make a homemade Christmas card and handwrite a letter; receiving a handwritten note in this digital age can mean so much to someone!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Say a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a> or the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a> in honor of someone and let them know you prayed for them. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Offer to watch a friend or family member’s children one day or evening during this busy season. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Do something nice for a neighbor, like taking out the trash, raking leaves, or clearing snow out of their driveway. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/AdventGiftGuide">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Christmas Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/schedule-catholic-christmas-season-octave/">Christmas Season</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-andrew-christmas-novena/">St. Andrew Christmas Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-mass/">Christmas Eve Mass Guide</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => The Ultimate Catholic Gift Guide for Advent and Christmas 2024 [post_excerpt] => Find a gift for everyone on your list this Advent season! 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28162 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2022-10-28 20:50:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-10-28 20:50:47 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All Souls’ Day falls on November 2, just one day after <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/all-saints-day-faq-origin-celebrations-and-prayers%EF%BF%BC/">All Saints Day</a>. In some Spanish-speaking countries and communities, All Souls’ Day is the second day of “Día de Los Muertos” celebrations. 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You can also attend Mass, light a candle in honor of someone in your life who passed, or learn about the traditions celebrated as part of \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead\u0022\u003e“Día de Los Muertos.”\u003c/a\u003e"}]} --> <div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989622041"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What is All Souls’ Day?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Officially <a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/liturgical-holidays/commemoration-of-all-the-faithful-departed--all-souls-day-.html">known</a> as the “Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed,” All Souls’ Day is a day to celebrate, honor, and pray for all those who have died to rest peacefully with God. Many pray for their friends and family who have passed on this day. In Mexico and other Hispanic countries and communities, All Souls’ Day is the second day of the famous “Día de Los Muertos” celebrations.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989641996"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>When is All Souls’ Day in 2024? </strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">All Souls’ Day is celebrated on November 2 every year. In 2024, All Souls’ Day falls on a Saturday. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989657133"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What is the purpose of All Souls’ Day, and why is it important?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">All Souls’ Day guides us in remembering our deceased loved ones, as well as praying for a peaceful journey from Purgatory to Heaven.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989666947"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What is the difference between All Saints Day and All Souls’ Day?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">All Saints Day celebrates the holy men and women in Heaven, those known and unknown by the Church, on November 1, whereas All Souls’ Day honors all of the faithful departed on November 2. </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989677634"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>Who celebrates All Souls’ Day?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">All Souls’ Day is mainly celebrated in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Churches.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989690868"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>Is there Mass on All Souls’ Day?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Yes, Mass is celebrated on All Souls’ Day. Check with your local parish for Mass times throughout the day!</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989707427"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>Is All Souls’ Day a Holy Day of Obligation?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">No, All Souls’ Day is <em>not</em> a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-days-of-obligation/">Holy Day of Obligation</a> (though All Saints Day is). </p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989717709"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What is the prayer for All Souls’ Day?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">People commonly pray the “Eternal Rest Prayer for the Dead” on All Souls’ Day: <em>“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”</em></p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989744483"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>What are some All Souls’ Day customs? </strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">All Souls’ Day is celebrated all around the world in a variety of ways. Generally speaking, All Souls’ Day customs relate to celebrating your loved ones who have passed away. This could mean visiting their cemetery, lighting a candle at Mass in honor of them, or cooking a meal that reminds you of them. You could even participate in an activity they loved during their time on earth, such as playing music or a game they enjoyed.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1666989731101"><strong class="schema-faq-question"><strong>How can I celebrate All Souls’ Day?</strong></strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Celebrate All Souls’ Day by praying for all the faithful departed, those close to you, and those unknown. You can also attend Mass, light a candle in honor of someone in your life who passed, or learn about the traditions celebrated as part of <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead">“Día de Los Muertos.”</a></p> </div> </div> <!-- /wp:yoast/faq-block --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/AllSoulsDay">Celebrate All Souls’ Day</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-all-souls-day-prayers">All Souls’ Day Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The “Eternal Rest Prayer for the Dead” is popular in the Western Church on All Souls’ Day:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em><strong>“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-11-02">collect prayer</a> for All Souls’ Day is,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em><strong>“Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord, and, as our faith in your Son, raised from the dead, is deepened, so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants also find new strength. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.”</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can also pray specifically for your loved ones who have passed. Consider praying the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a>, or even beginning a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">novena</a> in honor of a deceased friend or family member this All Souls’ Day. Or, reflect carefully on the Mass Readings for All Souls’ Day, which you can read <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110222.cfm">here</a> or listen to on Hallow.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/AllSoulsDay">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-related-guides-amp-prayers">Related Guides &amp; Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">How to Pray With Saints</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/">The Eucharist: Adoration and Holy Communion Prayers&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-go-to-confession-the-sacrament-of-penance-reconciliation/">How to Go to Confession: The Sacrament of Reconciliation</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/padre-pio-prayers-feast-day/">Padre Pio Healing Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">Who was St. Teresa of Ávila?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-the-dead/">Prayers for the Dead</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => All Souls’ Day Prayers for 2024 [post_excerpt] => All Souls' Day is Nov. 2, just one day after All Saints Day. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28087 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-10-28 17:25:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-10-28 17:25:05 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>CHICAGO – Oct. 28, 2022</strong> – Hallow is proud to announce it has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit in recognition of its commitment to information security.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">SOC 2 certification is a report on an organization’s internal controls and how it protects customer data and sensitive information. It is the standard for data security among digital companies in the U.S.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">An independent auditor, <a href="https://insightassurance.com">Insight Assurance</a>, conducted the detailed examination via <a href="https://www.vanta.com">Vanta</a>. Through this process, Hallow demonstrated its adherence to data security, availability and confidentiality standards developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With its SOC 2 recognition, Hallow not only protects the safety of its customers’ data today but demonstrates that it has set the right standards in place for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":28088,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-full"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10.27.22-aicpa.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28088"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To earn SOC 2 certification, Hallow completed the following over a 3-month period:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Thorough examination of security of vendors and third parties</li><li>Risk assessment of systems</li><li>Tests of system controls</li><li>Defined policies to ensure continued protection for customers and employees</li><li>In-depth security training program for the entire organization</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With SOC 2 Type II certification, Hallow joins the likes of Google, Amazon Web Services and other leading technology companies in applying the most rigorous security measures to protect customer data. In February 2022, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-earns-ikeepsafe-coppa-safe-harbor/">Hallow earned</a> the iKeepSafe COPPA badge, which recognizes organizations compliant with federal laws that protect the privacy of student education records.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is excited to be taking this important step to further its data protection practices.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Why SOC 2 Certification is good news for Hallow users</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We know you want your data kept safe! As a Hallow user, nothing will change except that you can enjoy extra peace of mind knowing that your data is secure. Hallow has gone to great lengths to safeguard the information that is personal to you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About Hallow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is the #1 Catholic App and provides over 5,000 audio-guided prayers and meditations across a variety of prayer styles and techniques. The app is free to download and includes permanently free content available to anyone, anywhere.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow’s content spans from daily prayers, to community challenges for specific seasons, to podcast-style guest sessions, and more. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28003 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2022-10-24 17:32:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-10-24 17:32:25 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Happiness is something that we all seek. Read about what the Church, Pope Francis, and leading happiness expert Dr. Arthur Brooks have to say about what makes us happy. Also, learn prayers, Bible verses, and blessings of happiness and joy.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Happiness-human-desire">Happiness, a human desire&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Happiness-God’s-beatitude">Happiness, God’s beatitude</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#pope-francis-happiness">Pope Francis on happiness and joy&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#arthur-brooks-happiness">Dr. Arthur Brooks on happiness</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#saint-prayers-happiness">Saint prayers for happiness and joy&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#bible-verses-happiness">Bible verses on happiness and joy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-prayers-happiness">Short prayers for happiness and joy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#joyful-irish-blessings">Short joyful Irish blessings&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we seek the prayers to ask God for opportunities for happiness and joy together, we acknowledge that this desire sometimes can come from a place of struggling with our mental health. At Hallow, we believe prayer is a component of supporting and strengthening mental health, but we know that it is not a standalone solution.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you are experiencing severe depression, anxiety, or other struggles with your mental health or simply need support, we urge you to reach out to a mental health professional in your area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Happiness-human-desire">Happiness, a human desire</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Catechism of the Catholic Church <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P5J.HTM">states</a> that our “natural desire for happiness … is of divine origin: God has placed in it the human heart in order to draw man to the One who alone can fulfill it.” To put it simply, at the root of our desire for happiness is our desire to be close to God – to draw near to Him, to heed Christ’s astounding, repeating call to us – <em>“Come, follow me.”</em>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Now, this is much easier said than lived out. We all seek this happiness in God, yet we consistently attempt to fulfill this desire with things that aren’t God. While we can read in the Catechism that “God alone satisfies,” we don’t always live in accordance with this truth.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Catechism distinctly references the church father and theologian <a href="https://hallow.com/saints/augustine-of-hippo/">St. Augustine of Hippo</a>, whose spiritual autobiography, <em>Confessions</em>, wrestles immensely with this topic of happiness. If you’ve read <em>Confessions</em>, you might even recall Augustine’s anecdote of the <a href="https://beafriar.org/blog-archive/2017/1/19/st-augustine-and-the-pear-tree-a-lasting-story">pear tree</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In his teens, Augustine stole pears from a tree that were not his to take. Writing much later in life, he reflected that this act of theft was a perversion of the true happiness that he desired in communion with God. While Augustine thought the act of stealing the pears would satisfy his desire for happiness, this wasn’t the case; he discovered true freedom when he aligned his heart more closely with God than his earthly desires, though this can often be much easier said than done.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Author Sean Reynolds <a href="https://beafriar.org/blog-archive/2017/1/19/st-augustine-and-the-pear-tree-a-lasting-story">reflects</a> that after his conversion Augustine did not shame himself – for the stealing of those pears or other sins – but, instead, he found peace in the “Divine Restlessness” of his life.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Happiness-God’s-beatitude">Happiness, God’s beatitude</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For myself, when I struggle to name the happy or joyful moments of my day or the many blessings in my life, I often battle this Divine Restlessness. As humans, I think we are often inclined to find ways to manage, combat, or even stir up this restlessness rather than slowing down amidst the world's speed or finding silence amidst its noise. Those are the moments in which we truly might grow closer to God, in which we might fully experience His love for us.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While it is not always our first inclination, nor is it a miracle cure, finding time for prayer in these tough, loud, fast moments can lead us to find peace with God and grow in the <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/5">Beatitudes</a> that Jesus gave us in the Sermon on the Mount. As the Catechism further <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P5J.HTM">states</a>,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“The Beatitudes reveal the goal of human existence, the ultimate end of human acts: <strong>God calls us to his own beatitude.</strong> This vocation is addressed to each individual personally, but also to the Church as a whole, the new people made up of those who have accepted the promise and live from it in faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To summarize, our desire for happiness is a desire to unite and rest in God’s beatitude – His blessedness.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pope-francis-happiness">Pope Francis on happiness and joy</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Francis has spoken quite a bit about happiness and joy, so much that you can read a collection of his various homilies, speeches, and daily messages on the subject in the book <em>Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence</em>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In one of his Advent homilies in 2014, Pope Francis <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2014/documents/papa-francesco_angelus_20141214.html">shared</a> with us that happiness and joy are not only in Heaven but very much present and possible on earth, too! He said,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“The human heart desires joy. We all desire joy, every family, every people aspires to happiness. <strong>But what is the joy that the Christian is called to live out and bear witness to? It is the joy that comes from the closeness of God, from his presence in our life.</strong> From the moment Jesus entered into history, with his birth in Bethlehem, humanity received the seed of the Kingdom of God, like the soil receives the seed, the promise of a future harvest. There is no need to look further! Jesus has come to bring joy to all people for all time. <strong>It is not just a hopeful joy or a joy postponed until paradise: as if here on earth we are sad but in paradise we will be filled with joy. No! It is not that, but a joy already real and tangible now, because Jesus himself is our joy</strong> …”&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope Francis</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God has given us the opportunity to seek and experience happiness and joy right here, right now on earth. While it isn’t always easy during seasons of struggle and pain, we can pray to be clothed in this joyful spirit of beatitude that Pope Francis encourages us toward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="arthur-brooks-happiness">Dr. Arthur Brooks: defining “happiness”</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Social scientist, author, speaker, and devout Christian Dr. Arthur Brooks is one of the leading experts on happiness in the world. Many of his books, courses, and other engagements harken back to rooting happiness in <a href="https://arthurbrooks.com/news/dana-perino-of-fox-news-interviews-arthur-brooks/">four pillars</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Faith</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Family</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Community</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Meaningful work&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Brooks encourages us to develop daily habits, such as prayer, that strengthen these four pillars, and his research also points to how science can support these efforts – faith and reason coexist in this realm of understanding happiness. For example, in the new Hallow community challenge on the Science of Happiness with Brooks, he uses the example of praying for<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-healing/">healing</a> when we’re sick <em>and </em>taking our medicine. Then we can thank God for science and the medical professionals who help us.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Learn more about the intersection of faith and happiness in the new Hallow series with Dr. Arthur Brooks, The Science of Happiness:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/prayersforhappiness">The Science of Happiness</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="saint-prayers-happiness">Prayers for happiness and joy from saints and others</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Morning Offering – St. Thérèse of Lisieux</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This morning offering from <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">St. Thérèse of Lisieux</a> can help frame your day in the joy of God’s infinite love for you. Though it might not take away all of your anxieties and worries, pray with these words from the “Little Flower” to entrust your day to God:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O my God, I offer thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by united them to his infinite merits; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of his merciful love.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O my God, I ask of thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfull perfectly the holy will, to accept for love of thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all eternity. Amen.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Intercessory Prayer – St. Philip Neri, the patron saint of joy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Philip Neri is the patron saint of laughter and joy; pray alongside him with <a href="https://aleteia.org/2018/04/03/want-to-be-more-joyful-pray-this-prayer-to-st-philip-neri/">this intercessory prayer</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>O holy St. Philip Neri, patron saint of joy, you who trusted Scripture’s promise that the Lord is always at hand and that we need not have anxiety about anything, in your compassion heal our worries and sorrows and lift the burdens from our hearts.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>We come to you as one whose heart swells with abundant love for God and all creation. Hear us, we pray, especially in this need (make your request here). Keep us safe through your loving intercession, and may the joy of the Holy Spirit which filled your heart, St. Philip, transform our lives and bring us peace. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>Read More: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">How to Pray With Saints</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="bible-verses-happiness">Bible verses for happiness and joy</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Matthew 5: the Beatitudes&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Romans 15:13</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hebrews 12:1-2</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Psalm 100</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Worship the Lord with gladness;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;come into his presence with singing.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Know that the Lord is God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It is he that made us, and we are his;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Enter his gates with thanksgiving,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and his courts with praise.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Give thanks to him, bless his name.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>For the Lord is good;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;his steadfast love endures forever,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and his faithfulness to all generations.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Romans 15:13</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="short-prayers-happiness">Short prayers for happiness and joy</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Holy Spirit, clothe me in a spirit of beatitude such that I may be a source of joy for others today.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Holy Spirit, fill me with joy!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God, I’m struggling to find happiness in this season. Please be with me and guide me toward you as I desire happiness with You.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Jesus, you said, “Come, follow me.” May you make clear Your path for me as I look for happiness in this season of my life.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>Read More: </em></strong><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/"><strong><em>Prayers to the Holy Spirit</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="joyful-irish-blessings">Short joyful Irish blessings</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For centuries, the Irish have passed down beautiful blessings for their loved ones, and many of these blessings have grown in popularity across other countries and cultures. Often formulated as poems, these blessings help us pray for others. Below discover three Irish blessings for happiness, peace, and joy:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.”&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”</em>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope these prayers for happiness and joy guide you toward seeking to share in God’s beatitude today. If you want to learn more about the intersection of faith and happiness on earth, check out the newest Hallow community challenge, the Science of Happiness with Dr. Arthur Brooks on Hallow.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/prayersforhappiness">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Related prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Prayers for Anxiety&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-hope/">Prayers for Hope</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a>&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-birthdays-and-birthday-blessings/">Prayers for Birthdays</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/">Surrender Novena&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Prayers for Happiness and Joy [post_excerpt] => Learn about happiness as a human desire from a Christian perspective. 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