MERRY CHRISTMAS! On this episode of Catholic Forum, we present our annual Christmas Special. After a brief introduction and the Gospel for Christmas Day, we will hear Bishop W. Francis Malooly's annual Christmas message to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington. We will also hear some beautiful Christmas hymns performed by the Saint Thomas More Concert Choir, under the direction of Ms. Lorraine Steinhoff, and the Saint Thomas More Liturgical Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Ashley Solecki. St. Thomas More Academy is a Diocesan High School located in Magnolia, Delaware. For information, visit www.saintmore.org If you would like to see photos of the choirs, you can visit Catholic Forum's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CatholicForum. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction, the proclamation of the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent by Deacon Bob Cousar of St. Joseph Church in Wilmington, and a musical selection from the CD, "Songs of Angels: Christmas Hymns and Carols" by the Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, hear an interview with Catherine Odell, co-author of the book, "Angels of the Lord: 365 Reflections on Our Heavenly Guardians." 

On this episode, after a brief introduction, the Gospel for the Third Sunday of Advent proclaimed by Deacon Bob Cousar from St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, and a musical selection from John Angotti's "Please Come Home for Christmas" CD, learn about the work of Serviam Girls Academy in New Castle, Delaware when school President, Peggy Prevoznik Heins is the guest. Also, hear an Advent reflection from Father James Nash, Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Easton, Maryland. 

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a brief introduction and the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, meet the Editorial Director of Servant Publishing, Heidi Saxton, and learn about her new book, "Advent With Saint Teresa of Calcutta."