What happens when a soul concentrates its desires and affections on God? Find out on this Gaudete Sunday when Fr Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen reflects in this excerpt from his classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.
“(Advent) is an opportunity to begin giving to God those things that distract my attention from Him. Then there is room in my heart for God to give me His Only Begotten Son on December 25.” -Debra Black
“What is it that can allow us as believers to set ourselves apart from unbelievers, whose only hope is in this world, so that we are able to stand up straight and to raise our heads in joyful expectation of our redemption?” – Fr. John Keehner
Join us for an Advent Webinar with Dan Burke and Fr. John Burns!
When we greet the seasons and days in order of the Church’s rhythm, we can be lifted out of the imminent and into the transcendent.
A profound message of Advent hope from the book of Zechariah and Fr. Derek Sakowski.
Deepen your Advent prayer by reflecting on the Sunday readings.
As November ends but Advent begins, Monsignor Pope asks us to remember the four last things.
“Offer Him your unbounded confidence, trusting in His work, and tell Him, at every moment, that you believe in Him.” – Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell
What is the secret hidden in Joy? Learn from this reflection by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles.
