A Child is Born
From: Christopher Stefanick The mighty God as a little baby?! That’s the most absurd claim of any Faith in history. Yet, if God is love, nothing else would do.
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Daily Reflection — Light of Christ
From: The Integrated Catholic Life Deacon Michael Bickerstaff December 17, 2014 Daily Reflection “Hark! a herald voice is calling through the shadows of the night. Cast away the dreams of darkness, Christ descends with heavenly light.” (from a hymn for Lauds … Continue reading →
The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
From: About Religion A Novena in Preparation for Christmas By Scott P. Richert Catholicism Expert This traditional novena recalls the expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the birth of Christ drew near. It features a mix of Scripture verses, … Continue reading →
The Lord Draws Near… Don’t Let Him Pass By
From: The Integrated Catholic Life Deacon Michael Bickerstaff December 14, 2014 Into the Deep, Scripture Reflections All across the parish I am encountering people who give witness to the nearness of the Lord. The consolations received, the passion expressed, the apostolic … Continue reading →
Third Sunday of Advent
Gaudete Sunday Gaudete Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent. The Introit for Gaudete Sunday, in both the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo, is taken from Philippians 4:4,5: “Gaudete in Domino semper” (“Rejoice in the Lord always”). Advent … Continue reading →