Watchfulness: The Invitation of Christmas
Thomas Griffin
December 22, 2024
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“Watchfulness and attentiveness are critically important postures in the spiritual life.” – Thomas Griffin
The Great Mystery is Accomplished
Dan Burke
December 22, 2024
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“Of all the works done by God in time and outside of Himself, the redemptive Incarnation of the Word is the greatest.” -Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen
Hypostatic Union – Mystical Union
Anthony Lilles
December 22, 2024
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“Prayer that binds this poverty of spirit around itself like swaddling clothes gives God the space and freedom to manifest anew Divine Humility at work in humble humanity.” – Dr. Anthony Lilles
God Has a Penchant for Stumps
Denise Trull
December 21, 2024
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“Motherhood is that rooted stump. It looks humble from the outside looking in.” – Denise Trull
Advent is a season of hope… What if there is little reason for hope?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 16, 2024
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“The goods of this world, whether superficial or profound, will never, can never, provide the deep, lasting joy that our hearts yearn for, that we were made for.” – Fr. John Bartunek
Advent and the Pilgrimage of Pregnancy
Emma Adams
December 15, 2024
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“A beloved priest friend of mine asked, ‘What is it like to love someone you haven’t met yet?’ I didn’t have the words for it then, and I don’t now. Yet a line from the Psalms came quickly to mind: ‘When will I come to the end of my pilgrimage and behold the face of God?’” – Emma Adams
Five Advent Themes
Msgr. Charles Pope
December 9, 2024
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“The heavens and the earth as we know it will pass away but we who are ready look forward with joy to a “new heavens and a new earth” where the justice of God will reside in all its fullness.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dan Burke
December 7, 2024
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“The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is in perfect harmony with the spirit of Advent; while the soul is preparing for the coming of the Redeemer, it is fitting to think of her, the all-pure one, who was His Mother.” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene
A Recipe for Readiness – A Homily for the First Sunday of Advent
Msgr. Charles Pope
November 30, 2024
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“In order for us to celebrate on that day when the Lord shall come, there are prerequisites that must be met.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed – All Souls’ Day
Dan Burke
October 31, 2024
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Jesus presents Himself to us today as the Good Shepherd who does not want to lose even one of His sheep, nor does He spare any pains to lead them all to salvation. – Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen