The Magnificat is among the most theologically powerful speeches in the entirety of the New Testament. Given its place in the narrative of the birth of Our Lord, the commencement of Advent is the perfect time for meditating on Our Lady’s words.
Why the Magnificat is the perfect prayer in Advent
Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you
There’s so much suffering in this world right now, so much sorrow. It’s up to us to decide how we might give our heart during Advent. We may need a plan.
Faith lessons from the sparrows in winter
The nature of sparrows is both communal and noisy. Their simple chirrups are hymns for being fed and for keeping the flock intact. We gather in our church in much the same way.
Need a bit of comforting or consolation? Let Advent help with that!
Part of the human condition is we need comfort! We need the constant reassurance of our friends and colleagues and the love of family.
Sometimes called ‘little Lent,’ Advent zeros in on preparation, which can include penitence
With Advent sometimes called “a little Lent,” Catholic experts said there are important similarities and differences between the two liturgical seasons, both which lead up to major feast days. Advent, they agreed, is primarily a season of preparation.
Ask Father Tom: Think of a time when awe held you speechless
The Church sets the Advent season of preparation to see the Lord in what might seem the worst of times for reflection and stillness. It is good to wait in silence for the saving help of the Lord.
Saint of the Month: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier cared for the sick, taught children and catechized the baptized of India, the Indonesian islands and Japan.
Saint of the month: St. Margaret of Scotland
While royals aren’t typically known for their generosity, St. Margaret of Scotland was renowned for her care for the poor and marginalized, as well as her intense piety.