Thursday 21 November |

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Advent

Erin Pierce

Encounter Emmanuel as never before

Christmas nativity scene with Mary. Joseph, the three wise men and baby Jesus in a manger

Kathleen N. Hattrup

Why you should turn to St. Joseph especially in a short Advent

ANNUNCIATION

Philip Kosloski

Imagine the whole world waiting for Mary’s reply to Gabriel

Matka Boże kontempluje nowonarodzonego Jezusa

Philip Kosloski

Reflect on the beauty of God’s plan with this meditation

Canadian-singer-songwriter-Joni-Mitchell

Tom Hoopes

Why Joni Mitchell’s sad “River” is a great Advent and Christmas song

MADONNA DEL PRATO

Philip Kosloski

The ancient feast of Our Lady of O on December 18

Illustration from 19th Century newspaper about an attempted murder

John Touhey

I’m reading about murder for Advent, and you should, too

Foggy summer sunrise in the Carpathian mountains

Philip Kosloski

Why rose vestments should remind us of the sunrise

Sort of Lord of the Rings

J-P Mauro

What does ‘The Lord of the Rings’ have to do with Advent?

songs liturgy mass hymnal singing

Philip Kosloski

When do we sing the O Antiphons during Advent?

Philip Kosloski

The key to experiencing true and lasting joy

Medieval musical manuscript

Philip Kosloski

How many O Antiphons are sung during Advent?

SWEDEN, LIGHTS FESTIVAL, ST LUCY

Philip Kosloski

Why St. Lucy’s feast is perfect for Advent

cartoon selfish christmas

Kathleen N. Hattrup

Too much stuff? Pope draws unique lesson from John the Baptist

A grumpy guy in Santa cap in front of Christmas lights

John Touhey

5 Tips to deal with a Scrooge during the Christmas season

Nativity silhouette

Caroline Moulinet

This beautiful crèche is spreading in France and beyond

John Burger

A “Very Marian” Advent lands in San Francisco

Philip Kosloski

Why didn’t Jesus tell us the day and hour he will come again?

Priest incenses altar

Fr. Michael Rennier

The fascinating symbolism of incense, the perfume of the sun

newborn baby Christmas

Cerith Gardiner

8 Beautiful names for a baby girl born during Advent

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