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Politicians Coopting the Christian Message... Midnight Mass... Christmas Ornaments
By John M. Grondelski | December 26th 2025 10:17 PMHow Politicians Coopt the Christian Message – with Christian Complicity Earlier I voiced objection to the Massachusetts nativity scene that replaced Baby Jesus with an “ICE was here” sign because it diverts from the purpose of a Nativity scene. A manger on public view is a proclamation of faith in…
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Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are not props for a political message, even one bishops endorse
By John M. Grondelski | December 8th 2025 12:21 PMRecent years have seen a “war on Christmas.” It takes the form of turning Christmas into a holiday in the closet, daring not to speak its name. Instead, we say “happy holidays,” while kids get “winter break” from school. Those who contend there’s a war on Christmas argue that its…
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