Everyday Discipleship

It is not mysterious at all that the church lodges an annual day of joy in the heart of Advent. The tone of this December day, called Gaudete Sunday, is set by the coming joyful days of Christmas, which the Advent season awaits.

Third Sunday of Advent First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 Responsorial Psalm: 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Second Reading: James 5:7-10 Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11 By Jeff Hedglen While […]

Nearly 500 years after Mexican peasant Juan Diego was greeted by Mary and urged to share a message of hope and comfort as promised by God’s compassion, Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to inspire new generations of faithful believers in their daily routines and struggles.

Second Sunday of Advent First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 Responsoral Psalm: 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9 Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12 By Jean Denton […]

16th century FEAST: December 12 Under this title, Our Lady is the patron of Mexico, the United States and all of the Americas, as well as […]

Q. Recently I attended a service for the sick. The priest read a passage from the Gospel and then he distributed holy Communion before anointing the […]

There’s great value in knowing your roots. And that’s exactly what the Jesse tree offers kids at Advent — the chance to learn about Jesus’ own family history as well as our connection to the familiar stories from the Old Testament.

AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Although there are different versions of the story of St. Barbara, Christians in the Middle East and Central Europe still celebrate the […]