Tag: Advent
In the darkest nights of our year it seems wonderful that...
Christina Rosetti’s poem, In the Bleak Midwinter, is a Christmas classic.
“In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water...
Advent fast takes on deeper meaning for Ukrainian Catholics during wartime
An Advent tradition among Eastern Catholics has taken on a deeper meaning amid Russia's war on Ukraine.
The Fast of St. Philip, also known as...
Advent tradition of Saint Andrew Novena starts today
Today is the feast of St. Andrew, one of the first Apostles and patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Russia, and fishermen.
The traditional St. Andrew...
First Sunday in Advent: God’s word invites us to fix our...
Sunday Scripture readings for Dec. 3, 2023, First Sunday in Advent
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 1 Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13:33-37
God’s word...
Blessings are abundant as we come closer to Jesus and Mary,...
A blessed, light-filled Advent to you! I am certainly enjoying my Advent wreath, the warm glow from the first-week, first-lit purple candle, and the...
Fourth Sunday of Advent: A message for all of us who...
Sunday Scripture readings, Dec. 18, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Advent
1) Is 7:10-14 Psalm 24:1-6
2) Rom 1:1-7 Gospel: Mt 1:18-24
A message for all of us...
Fourth Sunday of Advent: In the bustle, we are gently called...
These last few days of Advent draw us further into preparations, celebrations and "must do" activities. We might be feeling mighty frazzled, perhaps pulled...
Third Sunday of Advent: God calls us to recognize signs and...
Sunday Scripture readings, Dec. 11, 2022: Third Sunday of Advent
1) Is 35:1-6a, 10 Psalm 146:6-10
2) Jas 5:7-10 Gospel: Mt 11:2-11
Advent calls us to recognize...
Third Sunday of Advent: Impending motherhood gives ‘O Come, O Come’...
Ever since I became a mom -- more than 20 years and four kids ago -- the Advent and Christmas season has taken on...
Third Sunday of Advent: Pope Francis reminds us that Advent is...
Advent is a "continuous call to hope," says Pope Francis. It seems, then, that a key aim of this pre-Christmas season is to focus...