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Advent
Christmas may be fun, but that’s not the joy we celebrate
— By Msgr. Joseph Prior
This Advent in the cold night, look not east, but up
— By Michelle Francl-Donnay
Advent, suffering and the promise of joy
— By Archbishop Charles Chaput
Making a list, but not for Christmas
— By Effie Caldarola
Cause for rejoicing at Advent, and caring for the poor
— By Msgr. Joseph Prior
Pope asks Catholics to read Bible, recall history of God’s saving love
— Pope Benedict XVI’s General Audience (Dec. 12)
Advent is time to renew faith, bring God’s love to others, pope says
— Pope Benedict XVI’s General Audience (Dec. 5)
Advent, a season of hope: Hearing and sharing the message
— By Archbishop Charles Chaput
Waiting, as an Advent spiritual exercise, is harder than it seems
— By Michelle Francl-Donnay
Advent: An opportunity to celebrate the beauty of order
— By Father Eugene Hemrick
Mass readings urge: Stay awake for the second coming
— By Msgr. Joseph Prior
As with the big moments of life, Advent requires us to prepare
— By Msgr. Joseph Prior
Christmas concert at St. Charles Seminary draws capacity crowd
— By Matthew Gambino