1st Day of Advent: Be Vigilant At All Times
Is your heart drowsy? What does that even mean? In today’s Gospel, Jesus warns us against letting that happen. He says, “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy… Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength…” He is concerned about us. He wants us to pay attention to the right things in life - the things that last forever, like faith, hope, love, relationships, and His everlasting Kingdom.
The Eighteenth Day of Advent: Overcome the Darkness
In today’s first reading from Isaiah, God says, “Let justice descend, O heavens, like dew from above, like gentle rain let the skies drop...
The Twenty-fourth Day of Advent: Our Magnificat
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
for he has looked upon his lowly servant.
From this day all...
The Twenty-sixth Day of Advent: Are You Ready To Receive The...
Advent is drawing to close, and our preparations for Christmas are done. But have you used this time to prepare only to give “Christmas”...
Staying Awake in Preparation
Christmas begins earlier every year in the secular world. Many shops and businesses are in competition to have the first display of lights and...
Through the chaos and into an encounter
"But not finding a way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on the...
Prepare the way of the Lord!
For those with a fondness for music, the readings of Advent can be striking reminders of one of the great achievements of the Baroque...
The Lord is with you!
By Julie Heinen
After a whirlwind romance, a couple was married. The woman agreed to move across the country with her new husband, leaving behind...
What have you been called to share?
It’s fascinating for me to reflect on the existence of angels. The one thing that gets me the most is that angels can be...
You are a masterpiece
"The third week of Advent means that Christmas is close enough to have a different color candle in the wreath and the priest wears...
