Catherine Mystic of Siena
REASON for the SEASON
Pages 6 & 7
BRIDGET SPINKS VISITS THE HOME OF A LEGENDARY SAINT
WA’s Bishops reflect on the meaning of Christmas Pages 2, 4-5, 12
W E S T E R N A U S T R A L I A’ S A WA R D - W I N N I N G C AT H O L I C N E W S P A P E R S I N C E 1 8 7 4
THE RECORD
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The first Christmas Family The Holy Family - Mary, Joseph and Jesus - are depicted in a painting titled The Presentation in the Temple by Canadian Catholic artist Michael D. O’Brien. The Christmas season begins with the December 24 evening vigil and ends on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. PHOTO: CNS/MICHAEL D. O’BRIEN
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