commeNTARY AdventCommentaryDust and Dewfall Finding patience in Advent Father J. Collin PostonDecember 15, 20193 min read When we complain about another, we often take a position of judgment. Yet only God is the ultimate judge, our Christ. BlogOpen Window Advent calendars, December excitement, winter concerts, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerDecember 13, 20194 min read Christmas comes at the same speed no matter how quickly or slowly you open those Advent calendar doors. BlogDiamonds in the Rough Be Our Guest Father T. Austin Murphy Jr.December 12, 20193 min read Everyone who comes to us should be reminded that through their Baptism, they are priests, prophets, and kings — not just in some fairy-tale sense, but truly, because their relationship with Christ makes them so. AdventCharity in TruthCommentary Supreme joy and a divine gift Archbishop William E. LoriDecember 12, 20194 min read Those who possess true joy are not deterred by their problems, by distress or by deprivation – their own or that of others. CommentarySnippets of Faith Where everybody knows your name Suzanna Molino SingletonDecember 11, 20194 min read Yes, belonging to places is good – it feels right, we fit in. We should all belong to some place, to some group, to some church, even to someone. Where do you feel as if you belong? #IamCatholicAdventAmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryMarriage & Family LifeParenting The more, the merrier George P. Matysek Jr.December 10, 20194 min read As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under. AdventCommentaryThe Domestic Church The gift of a ‘banana tree’ Rita BuettnerDecember 9, 20194 min read During this season of giving, as we thoughtfully select gifts for people we know and love – and maybe even for strangers – how wonderful to consider that a gift may bring joy not just in the moment of opening, but also for years to come. AdventCommentaryWit & Wisdom No sales pitch required Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 8, 20192 min read The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us? AdventBlogOpen Window Advent: Finding purpose in expectant waiting Rita BuettnerDecember 7, 20194 min read 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 […] AdventBlogOpen Window Celebrating St. Nicholas Day, accepting Advent as it comes, name tags, skating, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerDecember 5, 20195 min read 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. Previous 1 … 199 200 201 … 288 Next