Maybe Advent is all about discovering God waiting for us to perceive the "day of the Lord." It is at hand if only we will allow ourselves to perceive it.

A new Advent program featuring Father Mike Schmitz is being offered this season with Ascension Press. (photo: Father Mike Schmitz / Ascension Press ) Alyssa Murphy Interviews December 3, 2024 ...

First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 ...

Mary’s yes not only changes everything forever but also models for us our own Christian life. Now we too are called not to be afraid but to be open, to say to God, I too am your servant.

In this second week of Advent, the faithful all over the world recognize that "we are living in troubling times," said Dr. James Spencer, president of the D.L. Moody Center in Northfield ...

Advent reminds me of God’s deep love and longing for a lost and hurting world. A love and longing enough to meet us in the flesh, as a gift, and everlasting hope for this world.

Referring to today's Gospel (Luke 1:26-38), he explained that this gap is reduced "when God comes to dwell among us, [and] becomes a man like us. This was made possible by means of a great Yes ...

For this is what our “glorious liberty” (Romans 8.21) consists in: the power to say “yes”, or “no”, to God. Advent Sunday marks the beginning of the Church year, and new years are good times for ...

Dr. Mark Mirvalle, a professor of theology at Ave Maria University in Florida, explains why Mary, the mother of Jesus is an important figure during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

The coming of Christ tells us our God is loving and merciful, but also challenging. He comforts but also gives us a mission: “Comfort, give comfort to my people,” says the Lord, as written in ...