Advent
Advent: The Season of Hope
Read Msgr. Joseph Prior’s reflection on the readings of the Holy Mass for the First Sunday of Advent.
Speaking of Hope: Advent
In his latest vlog, Archbishop Nelson Pérez offers words of encouragement during these final days of Advent.
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.
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.
During Advent let us become ‘missionary disciples for Christ,’ says archbishop
Archbishop Pérez shares a special Advent message as the faithful prepare for the birth of Christ.
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.
Letter from Archbishop Chaput on the use of the new English translation of the Roman Missal
November 20, 2011 My brother priests and deacons, My brothers and sisters of the lay faithful, Next Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent, is an historic occasion for Catholics throughout the United States. After forty-some years, we will celebrate Mass with a revised English translation. This is a translation of the 2002 third edition of […]
Pope Benedict XVI’s Advent reflections
December 12Third Sunday of Advent Readings: Is. 35:1-6a, 10; Jas. 5:7-10; Mt. 11:2-11 {{more}} Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with spanine recompense he comes to save you. – Is. 35:4 Christian joy thus springs from this certainty: God is close, He is with me, He is with us, in joy and in […]
God stirs within
By Michelle Francl-Donnay Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. See, upon the palms of my hands I have written your name. – Isaiah 49:15-16a I was pregnant with Chris over a winter, still teaching as my sweaters […]