…Jesus is the beauty to which you are so attracted. This quote from Blessed John Paul II is the perfect addition to our Advent longing and meditation. Enjoy! “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies Read more
If we played the Word Association game, what would you respond to the word, “Advent?” I’ll bet it would be at least some of the following: Waiting, longing, anticipation, preparation, sacrifice, prayer, hope, yearning, expectation, suspense, watchfulness, vigilance, ardor, striving, pretension, or even eagerness. Yes, Advent involves all of these Read more
Today, we celebrate a New Year’s Day in the Catholic Church. Not unlike the secular New Year’s Day we celebrate in the secular world, the First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the new liturgical year. It also marks our time of longing and anticipation for the coming of Read more
Hi, friends. Our heads know that Advent is a precious time of longing and preparation, but it can be a challenge to help our hearts feel that way. How to make Advent meaningful? Read my article for National Catholic Register at the link below and find out! http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/make-advent-meaningful/ Special thanks to Read more
This past Wednesday, November 28, 2012, the Holy Father said the following in his General Audience. It’s a beautiful message for all Catholics, regardless of their state of life, but I particularly like his reminder for families to live a life of faith daily in joy, dialogue, forgiveness and love. Advent Read more
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Friends, I have some wonderful news! I’ve been asked to write the Advent Focus for Our Sunday Visitor! I feel so privileged and am excited to  share it with you. I’m sure you’ll find lots of great inspiration and information in the section that will help you to make this Read more