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Advent

13 traditions for keeping an Advent attitude

December 4, 2024
By Marge Fenelon
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary

Here are 13 traditions and devotions that can make our Advent more meaningful and fruitful.

Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus

December 2, 2024
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Advent, News, Vatican, World News

Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope Francis said.

Seasonal musical feast prepared for Catholics in Archdiocese of Baltimore

December 2, 2024
By Gerry Jackson
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Arts & Culture, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News

Musicians and musical directors have prepared a wide array of performances to treat worshipers during the Catholic calendar’s most joyous time of the year.

Gift ideas: Shopping for a six-foot stuffed goose?

November 29, 2024
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Christmas is coming, and ads are everywhere. My social media feed is full of gift suggestions that make me wonder who they think I’m buying gifts for this year.

Lost and found

November 29, 2024
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

During Advent, let us allow the Lord to break through barriers that prevent us from receiving and giving love. This can happen when we make an unburdening confession of our sins.

‘A’ is for Advent

November 27, 2024
By Father J. Collin Poston
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Dust and Dewfall

Pray today and this week about how God is calling you to witness to Advent, to observe Advent, to pray this Advent. Seriously. For without Advent, it is impossible to truly understand Christmas. 

Holiday spending, Catholic style

November 27, 2024
By Phil Lenahan
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary

It’s important to share in a spirit of generosity during the Christmas season. It’s just that we need to re-examine what it means to be truly generous.

Four ways to follow St. Joseph this Advent

November 26, 2024
By Father Michael Ackerman
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary

This Advent presents an opportunity to increase our desire to emulate this great saint so loved by Our Lady and Our Savior.

Preparing your heart and home in Advent

November 25, 2024
By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
OSV News
Filed Under: Advent, Commentary

That sense of joyful preparation combined with anticipation is the attitude we bring to Advent as we await the arrival of Christ the Lord.

Preparing for Change

November 22, 2024
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Commentary, Open Window

As we look ahead to Advent, it almost feels as if nature is paving the way to that time, calling us to let the fading vibrancy of autumn go, and be open to the journey ahead. Change can be wonderful, but it can also be hard.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore seeks Adopt a Family sponsors

October 25, 2024
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore, Uncategorized

As the Christmas season approaches, St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is reaching out to individuals and organizations to support its Adopt a Family program that connects generous donors with families in SVDP shelters, supportive housing programs and Head Start.

No room at the inn but joy abounds

December 20, 2023
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Commentary, Open Window

When we got off the plane, we found out a snowstorm had canceled all the flights to the East Coast.

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