WASHINGTON -- Exactly 200 years ago this Christmas Eve -- Dec. 24, 1818 -- in a little church in what is now Austria, the world heard for the first time a poem set to music that eventually would be...
VATICAN CITY — In today’s climate of mistrust, rejection and nationalism, the world urgently needs peacemakers and politicians who protect and lovingly serve others, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1.
“Terror...
By Tony Magliano
Fifty years ago on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 1968) the crew of Apollo 8 entered lunar orbit and began circling the moon – the first time in history for humans to visit another world (see: https://bit.ly/2EkLJda).
That evening...
CLAYMONT – A 16-point run in the first quarter propelled Archmere to an early lead, and they never looked back in a 62-19 win over Delaware Military Academy in Diamond State Athletic Conference girls basketball on Dec. 17.
The young...
CLAYMONT — Mitch Moyer was a three-way threat for the Archmere football team in 2018, giving the Auks’ opponents something to worry about on offense, defense and special teams. He was a linchpin for a team that went 9-1...
What do you think the John the Baptist of real time 2,000 years ago looked like and sounded like? I'm talking about the fascinating desert preacher who makes a fresh appearance in Christian communities during the Advent season leading...
As we journey through Advent each year we encounter a threefold sense of Christ's coming: in history, in mystery and in majesty.
The most concrete experience for many of us is a preparation for the Christmas season. This is when...
The schedule lightens a bit this week as teams get ready for the Christmas break. There are a few intriguing games on the docket, and wrestling features two of the biggest in-season tournaments.
Girls
Basketball
Monday
Cambridge-South Dorchester at Ss. Peter and Paul...
WILMINGTON – Salesianum drained 10 three-point shots and was in control from the jump in a 66-39 boys basketball win over Appoquinimink in a prime-time matchup on Dec. 15. The Sals, ranked third in the state by 302Sports.com, improved...
Third Sunday of Advent
Cycle C
1) Zep 3:14-18
Responsorial: Is 12:2-6
2) Phil 4:4-7
Gospel: Lk 3:10-18
Give thanks during Advent
For a Christian, thanksgiving is not just an annual holiday but a daily attitude of life. For God became one of us, in humble...