The True Meaning of Christmas with Dr. Michael Barber
19 Episodes
Do you love Christmas traditions but don’t know where they come from? Tune in for Dr. Michael Patrick Barber’s Advent reflections called “The True Meaning of Christmas” and learn the meaning behind your favorite Christmas pastimes. To go deeper, be sure to get his accompanying book,"The True Meaning of Christmas", available on Catholic.Market.
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05:50Episode 1
Episode 1: Coming Home for Christmas
Episode 1
"Learn more about our deepest longing to be 'home' for Christmas with Dr. Michael Barber.
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04:50Episode 2
Episode 2: Christmas Trees
Episode 2
"Learn more about the history of Christmas Trees and what they symbolize in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.
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05:38Episode 3
Episode 3: The Birth of the Lord
Episode 3
Learn about the significance of Jesus as "Lord" in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.
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06:30Episode 4
Episode 4: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Episode 4
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05:20Episode 5
Episode 5: St. Nicholas
Episode 5
Who is St. Nicholas and what does he have to do with Santa? Find out in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.
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05:22Episode 6
Episode 6: The Shepherds in the Field
Episode 6
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Episode 7: The Manger and the House of Bread
Episode 7
Why is it important Jesus was born in Bethlehem? What is a manger and why was Jesus laid in one? Learn this and more in today's episode!
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Episode 8: St. Joseph and the Dark Night of the Soul
Episode 8
Tune in to learn about St. Joseph and his dark night of soul during the period between Mary's Annunciation and the Birth of Christ.
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Episode 9: The Angel Gabriel and the Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth
Episode 9
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04:47Episode 10
Episode 10: Why a Virgin?
Episode 10
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05:27Episode 11
Episode 11: Full of Grace
Episode 11
Was Mary really "full of grace"? Find out in today's episode.
Watch all of The True Meaning of Christmas video series with Dr. Michael Barber.
To go deeper, be sure to get his accompanying book,"The True Meaning of Christmas", available on Catholic.Market.
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04:52Episode 12
Episode 12: Angels We Have Heard on High
Episode 12
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03:38Episode 13
Episode 13: The Ox and the Donkey
Episode 13
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Episode 14: How December 25 Became Christmas
Episode 14
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Episode 15: Christmas and Christ as the Sun of Righteousness
Episode 15
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04:18Episode 16
Episode 16: Christmas as a Season
Episode 16
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Episode 17: Bah! Humbug
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Episode 18: The Star of Bethlehem