Weekly Faith – Sunday, December 8, 2019
The Second Sunday in Advent Readings:Isaiah 11:1–10Psalm 72:1–2, 7–8, 12–13, 17Romans 15:4–9Matthew 3:1–12 “The kingdom of heaven is at hand,” John proclaims. And the liturgy today paints us a vivid portrait of our new king and the shape of the kingdom He has come to...
Pope Francis’ December 2019 Prayer Intention
The Future of the Very Young That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering. Read previous Prayer Intentions here.
Weekly Faith – Sunday, December 1, 2019
The First Sunday of Advent Readings:Isaiah 2:1–5Psalm 122:1–9Romans 13:11–14Matthew 24:37–44 Jesus exaggerates in today’s Gospel when He claims not to know the day or the hour when He will come again. He occasionally makes such overstatements to drive home a point we...
Preparing for Christmas with Advent
Advent can be celebrated and experienced in many ways but the most important thing to remember is that you are spiritually preparing for Christmas. Setting up an Advent wreath and candles is a wonderful reminder of this preparation and full of significance. The circle...
Weekly Faith – Sunday, November 24, 2019
The Solemnity of Christ the King Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1–3Psalm 122:1–5Colossians 1:12–20Luke 23:35–43 Week by week the Liturgy has been preparing us for the revelation to be made on this, the last Sunday of the Church year. Jesus, we have been shown, is truly the...
