Grace on the Margins: In an exhibit at the College of New Rochelle, the manger scene is a powerful reminder of God's presence within our most forsaken people and places.
"Only God's mercy can free humanity from the many forms of evil, at times monstrous evil, which selfishness spawns in our midst," the pope said Dec. 25.
Eco Catholic: For 2,000 years, the Star of Bethlehem story has prompted countless questions. Was the illusive celestial traveler seen by the Magi a myth? A miracle? A comet?