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Father Robert J Hater

Father Robert J. Hater, Ph.D., is a priest in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and a professor emeritus of the University of Dayton.

Four steps for Christian discipleship in Advent

December 4, 2025
By Father Robert J Hater
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary

During Advent, traditional reflections remind us that our call to evangelize involves waiting and anticipation. As we move toward Christmas, we relive the long-expected coming of the Messiah by the Jewish people.

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