To God, who gives joy to my youth. Say it! Say it now…
Advent
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Confessions of a Catholic in an Advent funk
My concern with Advent is that it can reduce our hoping for the surprising act of God to waiting for God to give us what we expect.
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This Advent, don’t run away from darkness—spiritual or literal
When both the literal and the spiritual darkness of the world feels overwhelming, we must not turn away.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
How small is God’s presence in the world?
A Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, by Father Terrance Klein
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Jesus had a family tree. Do you know yours?
The Incarnation is a pivotal moment in salvation history, but it is also placed within family history.
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Want to make a personalized donation this Christmas season? Try your parish’s giving tree.
Although there are many ways to donate during the Christmas season, the giving trees may be the most meaningful to me. This format for giving provides an intimacy not always present through other forms of donating.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
For a joyful Advent, lose some baggage
Preparing the way of the Lord? Then lose some baggage.
Posted inFaith, News
Vatican’s keffiyeh Nativity scene raises eyebrows and then disappears—at least until Christmas Eve
The Nativity scene generated headlines when it was unveiled Dec. 7 because of the presence of the keffiyeh, the black-and-white checkered headscarf that has become a potent symbol of the Palestinian cause.
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This Advent, let ‘Of the Father’s Love Begotten’ draw you closer to Jesus
My favorite carols are often among the least known.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
An unexpected focus for Gaudete Sunday: A homily on sin
This week on “Preach,” the Rev. Justin Lopina joins host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., to discuss how John the Baptist’s call to repentance in the Gospel for Gaudete Sunday leads to joy more than simply moral obligations.