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Lindsey Weishar: Let Mary lead us through Advent to the humble stable

Images of Our Lady of Guadalupe brought from homes for a blessing surround a display at St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria on Dec. 11, the eve of her feast. (The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody)

My Vocation is Love / By Lindsey Weishar I think Advent may be one of my favorite times of the liturgical year. It’s a season infused with mystery, anticipation. The readings from Isaiah that we’ve encountered in the past weeks sound otherworldly — “the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb” (Is. 11:6), “Then will […]

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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (Columbia)

Tom Holland stars in a scene from the 2021 film "Spider Man: No Way Home." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Matt Kennedy, courtesy Columbia Pictures)

By Catholic News Service Action, humor and drama are skillfully combined in this lavish final installment of a trilogy of films starring Tom Holland as the Marvel Comics superhero of the title. As it opens, his alter ego, Brooklyn teen Peter Parker, is in a pickle. Not only has his secret identity been revealed, he’s […]

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“The King’s Man” (20th Century)

Ralph Fiennes and Djimon Hounsou star in a scene from the 2021 film "The King's Man." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Peter Mountain, courtesy 20th Century Studios)

By Catholic News Service The emotions on display are as false as the deliriously dumb alternate history underlying this third installment of, and origins story for, the franchise adapted from the comic book “The Secret Service” by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. Having promised his wife (Alexandra Maria Lara) as she lay dying to shield […]

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Outdoor Nativity scene project shines the spotlight on presence of Christ

Jim Liston and Karen Smith pose in front of a Nativity scene in Indianapolis. (CNS/John Shaughnessy)

By John Shaughnessy / Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Jim Liston believes his idea of emphasizing the true meaning of Christmas is so simple that he wonders why it took him so long to think of it. The idea came to Liston as he traveled through the neighborhoods around his Indianapolis home and saw […]

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Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild follow devastating tornadoes

Debris surrounds a destroyed home in Mayfield, Ky., Dec. 11 after a devastating tornado ripped through the town. More than 30 tornadoes were reported across six states late Dec. 10 and early Dec. 11, killing dozens of people and leaving a trail of devastation. (CNS/Cheney Orr, Reuters)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Church leaders have urged Catholics and all people of goodwill to donate to recovery efforts and financial help for tornado victims by supporting the work of Catholic Charities USA. — By  Catholic News Service MAYFIELD, Ky. (CNS) — Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild shattered lives, homes and businesses in Mayfield followed […]

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Follow John to find the Light of the World, the promise of hope

Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB

Living the Word / By Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Third Sunday of Advent/Dec. 12 Zephaniah 3:14-18a; (Psalm) Isaiah 12:2-3,4,5-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18 John the Baptizer is an intriguing figure in the Gospels. There is not a great deal said about him or from him, but he stands out as one who had a unique […]

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“Being the Ricardos” (Amazon)

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem star in a scene from the film "Being the Ricardos." The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. (CNS/Glen Wilson, Amazon Content Services)

By Catholic News Service Writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s biographical drama portrays the set of the iconic 1950s sitcom “I Love Lucy” as a toxic workplace with stars Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and her then-husband, Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem), supporting players Vivian Vance (Nina Arianda) and William Frawley (J.K. Simmons) as well as producer and head writer […]

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“Nightmare Alley” (Searchlight)

Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara star in a scene from the movie "Nightmare Alley." The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. (CNS/Kerry Hayes, 20th Century Studios)

By Catholic News Service Bradley Cooper plays a Depression-era drifter who joins the crew of a low-rent traveling carnival (run by Willem Dafoe) and becomes fascinated with mentalism. After being instructed in the craft by a husband-and-wife team of clairvoyants (Toni Collette and David Strathairn), he departs the sideshow for a career on his own, […]

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Christmas concert planned Dec. 12 in Bartonville is rescheduled for Jan. 2

Photo from the St. Anthony Camerata Chorale Festival Choir Facebook page.

BARTONVILLE — At the recommendation of the Peoria Health Department and in keeping with ongoing COVID-19 safety measures, the St. Anthony Camerata Chorale Festival Choir has rescheduled its holiday concert, “A Christmas Hallelujah,” for Sunday, Jan. 2, at 3 p.m. The program was originally planned for this Sunday, Dec. 12, at St. Anthony Church, 2525 […]

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