Spirituality
Embracing your cross is the greatest adventure
In this week's column, Father Charles Ravert writes about the boredom that comes with adulthood and how we can overcome it by God's grace and sense of purpose.
The Light of Christ
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Celebrate Christmas from the heart, not from the bank account
"Christmas is more than a day on the calendar and, of course, it is much more than simply a day for presents," writes Father Ravert.
Advent fills us with joyful hope and expectation
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent.
Day of Sanctification for Priests
Father Joseph Quindlen, pastor emeritus of Epiphany of Our Lord Church in Plymouth Meeting, reflects on the annual Day of Sanctification for Priests at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Christmas is on its way!
“As wonderful as it is, preparing for Christmas has its pressures. We just have to remember one important fact: The stuff that stresses us out the most at Christmas time is not actually essential to Christmas itself,” writes Father Charles Ravert.
As we continue this Advent journey it might be time for us to get some tough love
“I don’t want to be harsh with anyone, but sometimes we do need some tough love. The sincerity of our repentance and discipleship must overflow into good works and charity,” writes Father Ravert in this reflection.
Advent provides an opportunity to be renewed in hope
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent.
Jesus Christ is the source of our dignity
“Every person has dignity. As we begin this season of Advent, let us reflect on the humility of the Child Jesus who was born poor, an immigrant, unknown to the world. Let us reflect on Jesus alive in the hearts of our most vulnerable neighbors," writes Father Charles Ravert.
Advent is a season of hope and longing
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the First Sunday of Advent.