The Gentleness of Advent
Anthony Lilles
December 20, 2018
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Dr. Anthony Lilles offers a reflection on Advent’s gentle invitation to deeper love and conversion.
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Solemnity)
Dan Burke
December 8, 2018
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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.
The Journey to Bethlehem
Charlie McKinney
December 20, 2017
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In this excerpt from “The Truth about Saint Joseph,” Fr. Maurice Mescheler describes and contemplates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.
The Inn and the Stable
Charlie McKinney
December 13, 2017
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When God came to earth, there was no room in the inn, but there was room in the stable. What lesson is hidden behind the inn and the stable?
To Prepare Our Hearts for the Coming of the Savior
Dan Burke
December 8, 2017
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Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with Dr. Anthony Lilles about the importance of the Advent season to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Savior.
Seeking God in Faith
Dan Burke
December 14, 2016
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What should we base our search for God on? Find out when Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on the wisdom of Saints like John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, in an excerpt from his Carmelite meditation classic “Divine Intimacy”.
Making the Most of Advent
Dan Burke
December 4, 2015
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Are you ready for Advent? Dan and Melissa have some suggestions that will help you cleanse your soul in preparation for Christmas.
Seeking God in Love
Dan Burke
December 18, 2014
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Seeking God in Love Presence of God – Help me, O God, to concentrate all my affections on You, so that my heart will be
Become a Gift!
Fr. Michael Najim
December 9, 2014
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This Advent Season … Become a Gift – We have another great video from Father Michael Najim, one of our popular contributors, about how one
The Prophets
Dan Burke
December 2, 2014
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THE PROPHETS “ Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? And they have slain them who foretold of the coming of the Just
Thank You God for Jesus
Donna Sue Berry
January 6, 2014
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I truly now can say to you, as Christmas drifts away, This was an Advent to remember and a special Christmas day. Our families all
Advent Anxiety… What do I do? – Part III of III
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 23, 2013
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In our last post, we looked at the busy-ness and practical tips for the Advent season. Today, we’ll examine the roots of Advent sadness, how
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Anthony Lilles
December 18, 2013
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Christians have the duty to rejoice, to express their joy to the world. Great thinkers like St. Augustine explain to us that joy is love
Advent Anxiety… What do I do? – Part II of III
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
December 16, 2013
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In our previous post, we looked at why God invented the liturgical seasons and adjusting attitudes as well as making practical adjustments. Today we will
The Three Advents of Ascent
Dan Burke
December 8, 2013
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The Three Advents of Ascent As I sit here writing this I just returned from giving a retreat to a group of Directors of Religious
