University City District
Cobbs Creek - Philadelphia:
Police Searching For Grinch Who Stole Nativity Scene From South Philadelphia’s Italian Market
A local priest was planning to bless the Nativity scene on Saturday, but that opportunity is gone and the tight-knit South Philadelphia community is upset about it.
Why I kiss my stole: A pastor's habit of reverence
Ritual actions can linger, even as belief fades in and out.
How Well Do You Know The Lyrics To "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"?
You're going to puzzle, and puzzle, till your puzzler is sore.
The Worst Nativity Sets. Ever.
Who was really at the Nativity?
Growing up, my siblings and I would take turns arranging the figures in my parents’ large crèche. I liked to display the three magi walking in a procession up to the manger, showing them on their
Sorry to be a Grinch, but sugar cookies are the worst cookies
The most ubiquitous type of cookie this time of year, the sugar cookie, is also the worst.
Restoration at Church of the Nativity shows what cooperation can do
The restoration of the church required coordination involving more than 400 specialists and the need to maintain the liturgical schedule and to keep the doors open for pilgrims.
What the Shepherds of the Nativity Teach Us About God’s Heart for the Poor
Have you ever held a diamond in your hand up to the sunlight and slowly turned it to see all the different colors shine through? The Nativity of Jesus is like that diamond: by turning it this way and that, we see different layers of meaning that teach us more about Jesus and who He is. One aspect of the Nativity that I wished got more attention, is the shepherds in the field. Especially when we consider the ministry of Oliver Gospel for…
