We, like Joseph, are invited to empty ourselves, choosing to abandon anything that can get in the way of our union with God or our collaboration with God's design for creation.

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

Sunday, Dec. 14, is the Third Sunday of Advent. Sunday, Dec. 14, is the Third Sunday of Advent. Mass readings: Isaiah 35:1-6a ...

Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection for the readings and Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Dec. 21, 2025.

In his final reflection for Advent, Deacon Franz Fruehwald explores the quiet and resolute faith of St. Joseph. He shows us ...

Joy does not simply happen to us, writes Deacon Franz Fruehwald. It grows where there is space cleared by humility, softened by thankfulness, widened by compassion.

God has given birth to a creation capable of participating in divine life. Jesus gave a replicable witness to that truth.

With the great feast of Christmas only a few days away, and the narrative of Luke's Gospel, complete with the angels, ...

When advent calendars start appearing on supermarket shelves and in homes, we know that the countdown to Christmas is almost here. While the classic chocolate advent calendars still reign supreme, ...

Pastor Jentezen Franklin explains how Christmas offers lasting joy beyond seasonal happiness, revealing how divine hope helps ...

Concluding his reflection, Pope Leo said that Advent calls Christians to unite their expectation of the Savior with ...

The third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, is a time to pause and rejoice. Joy is different from happiness and can ...