Spirit atholic C See our ‘Christmas Around the Diocese’ special feature pp 4-5
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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
JANUARY 29, 2026 • VOL. 30 NO.12
Keeping the Nativity
This beautiful Nativity scene from St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish, Kendall Park, is one of many gracing homes and parishes across the Diocese during the Christmas season. But many popes, especially Pope Francis, encouraged keeping the Nativity in heart and home year round as a “living Gospel,” the image of the Incarnation calling us to peace, prayer and humility as we live our Catholic faith in relationship with God. See “Keeping the Nativity Year-Round: A pathway to peace,” p 13. —Mark Lee photo
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Movie Review
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Diocesan Events
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Simbang Gabi
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