• Christmas Week on FORMED (December 19, 2022)

    Mentioned in this video:

    - True Meaning of Christmas with Dr. Michael Barber
    - O Holy Night | Christmas with the Annie Moses Band
    - Adventus: A Spiritual Pilgrimage
    - The Chosen Christmas Special with Catholic Commentary
    - Episode 1 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 1
    - The Christmas...

  • Adventus: A Spiritual Pilgrimage

    On behalf of the Augustine Institute, we are offering Adventus: A Spiritual Pilgrimage to everyone this Advent and Christmas Season. In light of the separation we face as communities, this special documentary allows Catholics all around the world to unite and make a spiritual pilgrimage to the Ho...

  • O Holy Night - Christmas with the Annie Moses Band

    Experience the beauty of the Christmas season with the Annie Moses Band as the acclaimed classical crossover ensemble performs stunning arrangements of holiday favorites.

  • Christmas Eve | Catholic All Year At Home w/ Kendra Tierney

    Combining the German traditions from her heritage and the Mexican traditions popular in her hometown of Los Angeles, Kendra shares her Christmas Eve menu. Learn about the luminaria tradition, too, to usher in the Light of the World!

    Kendra Tierney is a widowed Southern California mother of ten c...

  • Episode 1 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 1

    Catholic Commentary on The Chosen aims to help Catholics actively engage with the immensely popular TV series depicting the life of Christ.

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Dr. Michael Barber unpack Episode 1 of The Chosen, "I Have Called You By Name." They discuss the theological imp...

  • Mary's Labor: What Does Catholic Tradition Have to Say?

    Catholics and Protestants believe different things about Mary's labor. These differences can lead to varying presentations of the birth of Jesus in popular movies and shows. Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Dr. Michael Barber as they explain the Catholic Church's understanding of Mary's labor and t...

  • The Chosen Christmas Special | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen

    *As of January 1, 2023, The Chosen Christmas Special (The Messengers) episode is no longer available on FORMED.
    Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

    Catholic Commentary on The Chosen aims to help Catholics actively engage with the immensely popular TV series depicting ...

  • Coming Home for Christmas | The True Meaning of Christmas

    Learn more about our deepest longing to be 'home' for Christmas with Dr. Michael Barber.

    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.

  • Christmas Trees | The True Meaning of Christmas

    Learn more about the history of Christmas Trees and what they symbolize in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.

    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 Cath...

  • The Birth of the Lord | The True Meaning of Christmas

    Learn about the significance of Jesus as "Lord" in this episode with Dr. Michael Barber.

    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.

  • The Christmas Pageant that Almost Wasn't

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  • Epiphany Part 1: House Blessing | Catholic All Year w/ Kendra Tierney

    Let's talk about Epiphany, Part I: the Epiphany House Blessing! All you need are a door, some chalk, the prayers, and your people, and this ancient Epiphany tradition can be yours. Featuring Kendra Tierney of the blog and book Catholic All Year.

    Find a printable booklet of the Epiphany House Ble...

  • Epiphany Part 2: An Easy DIY King Cake | Catholic All Year w/ Kendra Tierney

    Let's talk about Epiphany, Part II! See how to make an easy DIY King Cake with canned cinnamon roll dough, a bundt cake pan, and some sprinkles. Plus learn how we crown our family King and Queen of Epiphany. Featuring Kendra Tierney of the blog and book Catholic All Year.

    Get a printable pdf boo...

  • Christmas | Sacred Art

    "Join Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they look at the painting Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerard van Honthorst to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord. This famous painting reveals the Christ Child as the light that has come into the world and also depicts the Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, and t...

  • The 12 Days of Christmas

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its re...

  • The Litany of the Infant Jesus

    Merry Christmas! On this special day when we celebrate our Savior entering into the world, we would like to pray the Litany to the Infant Jesus with you and reflect on the mystery of God becoming a child for our salvation.

  • The Holy Innocents

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its re...

  • Who Are the Magi?

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its re...

  • New Year's Resolution

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its re...

  • Making Scripture Part of Your New Year

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its re...

  • Saint Thomas Becket

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its re...

  • The Holy Family

    We are excited to announce our series of FORMED Now! Christmas and New Year special episodes. In these episodes, professors from the Augustine Institute Graduate School will lead us in reflections throughout the season from December 22nd through January 11th.

    FORMED Now! will return to its regu...

  • The Manger and the Cross

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the simple beauty of Christ's Incarnation.

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