Jesus’ birth is foretold in this gospel where Gabriel comes to Mary and announces that within her she has the king that Israel has long awaited. To have found favor with God surprises Mary, a woman with none of the qualities valued in her society. She was female, young, poor, and didn’t even have a [...]
Visit the Davis Center in Mill Creek Park between now and Dec. 31, Tuesdays–Sundays, 10 am – 5 pm to see a Christmas tree decorated by the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown. The park invites area nonprofits to decorate the trees each year. You’ll find many of our ministries on the tree, see some beautiful ornaments [...]
Just as the little drummer boy offered his simple yet heartfelt gift to Christ, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown offer you, our friends, this simple and heartfelt Christmas gift. We hope you enjoy it!
When my nephew was five, he was visiting with my mother shortly before Christmas. Grandma asked him what Santa would bring him. His answer was a long list of the latest toys, but he ended with a surprise! With all the simplicity and honesty of a child, Jason spread out his arms in resignation and [...]
Have you been out to see the Christmas lights yet? It is time for the annual excursion, when you pack the car with people on a chilly December evening, and drive around to all the neighborhoods and parks made beautiful by cities or neighborhood associations with lights, lights, and more lights, in a variety of [...]
