Advent: Finding purpose in expectant waiting December 7, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window When my husband and I were matched with our son, we thought we might travel to China to adopt him in just a few short months. But it turned out to be a much longer process.As the months dragged on and the wheels of bureaucracy moved slowly on both sides of the world, I grew […]
Observation of Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 9 December 6, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Advent, Local News, News Catholics are encouraged but not obligated to attend Mass Dec. 9 in honor of the observed solemnity. As always, Mass attendance on Sunday is obligated.
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day, accepting Advent as it comes, name tags, skating, and more (7 Quick Takes) December 5, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window Happy St. Nicholas Day! Every year we leave our shoes by the door the night before his feast day, and we wake up the next morning to treats in our shoes.
The four Ps of Advent December 5, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Dust and Dewfall Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season.
Approach Advent with a sense of wonder November 30, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Open Window It’s almost impossible not to get caught up in the busyness of the season. So, maybe instead of resisting, we should lean into all of it. Maybe we can embrace the fullness of Advent and soak it all in.
My favorite gift to buy is that for a stranger November 29, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Snippets of Faith This Christmas season, as your family and mine add unnecessary “stuff” to the pile collecting in our closets, dressers, and cabinets, let us remember there are good and hardworking families in our community who are not as blessed to afford new things.
Advent: Parishes, schools prepare the way November 29, 2019By Paul McMullen Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Feature, Local News, News Here are some steps Catholics can take to embrace Advent and prepare for the coming of the Lord.
