Advent
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR DEC. 15 | We rejoice when we recognize the presence of Jesus in our midst
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Let’s bend our lives more toward Christ
DEAR FATHER | Cultivating consistent spiritual practices can help us welcome Christ into our hearts
SUNDAY SCRIPTURES FOR DEC. 1 | In Advent, let’s be more awake to how we welcome Jesus
An Advent of accompaniment
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | End of Advent is a reminder to organize everything around Jesus
The gift of hope in the midst of grief during the holidays
DEAR FATHER | Advent is first in liturgical year as recognition of first moment of Christ’s life
The Nativity is a reminder of God’s incarnational love for humanity
Advent offers us anticipation amid the darkness
Advent is a perfect opportunity for small acts of evangelization
DEAR FATHER | O Antiphons mark great joy that is about to come at Christmas
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | To flourish, we must stop avoiding the darkness
DEAR FATHER | Advent is first in liturgical year as recognition of first moment of Christ’s life
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | Waiting patiently allows us to leap into flame with Christ at Christmas
From darkness comes the light of Christ
From darkness to light
Simbang Gabi is Filipino Advent tradition honoring the Blessed Mother
Parents, schools help children wade through distractions of Christmas
DEAR FATHER | O Antiphons mark great joy that is about to come at Christmas
SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS | God’s grace lights our internal darkness
Advent: A time for patient waiting
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Advent Novena is a longstanding tradition to prepare for the coming of Christ
“Stations” of Advent are a way to help us connect the birth of Jesus and the Second Coming at the end of time
St. Clare of Assisi is evangelizing its own during Advent with family gathering tradition
DEAR FATHER | O Antiphons mark great joy that is about to come at Christmas
Father Dominic cites traditions, religious messages in Christmas baking
Baking illustrates Advent spirituality
During Advent, preparing our hearts for the coming of the Lord comes through emulating the key figures of the Nativity
DEAR FATHER | Advent is first in liturgical year as recognition of first moment of Christ’s life
One-day Advent faith-formation program planned
Virtues are a way to reflect on the light of Christ at Advent
“Lessons and Carols” event Dec. 17 to feature readings, display of images from Saint John’s Bible
‘Sounds of the Season’ to feature choir, documentary
DEAR FATHER | O Antiphons mark great joy that is about to come at Christmas
BEFORE THE CROSS | God’s truth has been given as a seed for us to nurture
From the root of Jesse a child will be born
LIGHT IT UP | Create new traditions to usher in the birth of Christ this Advent
Advent joy | Confession helps us prepare for Christmas
DEAR FATHER | Advent is first in liturgical year as recognition of first moment of Christ’s life
‘Glorious Night’ brings Christmas joy