Advent, the season leading up to Christmas, is a time of preparation for the arrival of the Christ child in many Christian ...

We often think of being blessed in terms of homes, jobs, money, and even power. But Mary’s story reveals that blessed does ...

The time is ripe; this is the moment to make straight the paths, to remind ourselves that Christ is alive and the Spirit is ...

The second week of Advent focuses on finding peace by intentionally slowing down. The author suggests a practice of taking 60 ...

Global religious persecution affects Christians in Nigeria, Uyghur Muslims in China, and other communities as Advent ...

The desired product of powerful prophecy is repentance unto salvation for all who believe. Preparing prophets do not seek ...

The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at ...

Isaiah 2: 1-6; Psalm 122, R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.” Romans 13: 11 -14; Gospel – Matthew 24; 37-44 ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7, 2025.

John the Baptist’s preaching was severe, admitted Pope Leo. Yet, he said, his words are a call to take life seriously, urging ...

Tomorrow is Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, the second Sunday of Advent. In this season, we anticipate celebrating the coming of Jesus ...

On this Second Sunday, we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, reflecting on the theme of peace and focusing on the “Prince of Peace” (Jesus) bringing deep, lasting harmony Shalom, beyond ...